philophobia

[ fil-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun
  1. an irrational or disproportionate fear of falling in love.

Origin of philophobia

1
First recorded in 1975–80; philo- + -phobia

Other words from philophobia

  • phil·o·pho·bic, adjective, noun

Words Nearby philophobia

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