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Meaning of caniphobia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines; cynophobia.

uncountable

Examples

“The dog scare⟳ seems to occupy⟳ a large share⟳ of public attention just at present⟳, and many are suffering from a very mild form⟳ of—shall it be styled "lyssaphobia"? or perhaps the mongrel expression "caniphobia" would fit better.”
“"I can invent⟳ a word for your mental condition," said Haraka. "You're suffering from caniphobia."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Canis Canis Latinicus Canis Major Canis Minor canistel Canister

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