Which of the following is the correct meaning of ‘Belonephobia’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Fear of needles and pins
| Belonephobia (given word) | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | a strong fear of needles and pins |
| Example | Mrs Nair asks her daughter to thread every needle at home, as her belonephobia makes even a sewing pin frightening. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Fear of blood — Incorrect. This describes hematophobia.
Option 3: Fear of doctors — Incorrect. This describes iatrophobia.
Option 4: Fear of pain — Incorrect. This describes algophobia.