entomophobe

[US]/[ˌentəˈməʊfəʊb]/
[UK]/[ˌɛntəˈmoʊfoʊb]/

Translation

n.A person who has a strong fear or dislike of insects.; Someone who avoids insects.

Phrases & Collocations

an entomophobe

being an entomophobe

entomophobe's fear

serious entomophobe

was an entomophobe

entomophobe reacts

entomophobe avoids

like an entomophobe

self-confessed entomophobe

entomophobe's reaction

Example Sentences

my friend is a self-proclaimed entomophobe and refuses to visit gardens.

the entomophobe shrieked at the sight of a harmless ladybug.

he's an entomophobe, so camping is completely out of the question.

despite therapy, she remains a severe entomophobe.

the documentary on insects was too much for the entomophobe to handle.

an entomophobe's worst nightmare is a swarm of bees.

she carefully checked her room for any signs of insects, being an entomophobe.

the entomophobe jumped back in horror at the spider crawling on the wall.

being an entomophobe, he avoids picnics and outdoor events.

her entomophobe tendencies make traveling difficult.

the entomophobe insisted on leaving the room when a moth flew by.

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