emetophobia

Definitions

An inordinate fear of vomit or vomiting, especially in public.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Faryl Zaklin, 38, of San Diego, California, is still overcoming a lifelong phobia that has given her numerous panic attacks; part of her recovery involved watching episodes of "Jackass" and "Family Guy." She has emetophobia: fear of vomit.”

“Ignorant about vomiting before the incident, I was now terrified of it. I self-diagnosed myself with emetophobia – fear of vomiting.”

“Not many people have⟳ heard of the condition emetophobia but I’ve lived with it for over 30 years and it was a worry⟳ when I was pregnant with my son, Hunter, last⟳ year.”

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