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Meaning of cherophobia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

aversion to being happy

rare, uncountable

Examples

“She clasped her hands tightly around my back and said, 'Sorry I spoke to you like that. I'm frightened, that's all. In psychology it's called cherophobia — fear of happiness. I'm afraid of getting hurt. Promise me you'll never leave me.'”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

cherpumple Cherrapunji Cherrett Cherri cherrie Cherries

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