astrapophobia


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astrapophobia

(ˌæstrəpəˈfəʊbɪə)
n
another name for astraphobia
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astraphobia, astrapophobia

an abnormal fear of lightning.
See also: Lightning
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The registered nurse suffers from astrapophobia, which causes an abnormal fear of thunder and lightning and can cause trembling, crying and panicked reactions.