haphephobia

Definitions

The fear of being touched.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“It is necessary to distinguish haphephobia from the syndrome described under the name⟳ of délire de toucher, the emotional disturbance produced especially after contact⟳.”

“[…] He realizes that his goal is a loving relationship with you. It's that simple, and that's what we're working on now. Of course there are obstacles—his haphephobia, for one." His what? I gasp. “I'm sorry. I mean⟳ his fear of being touched," Dr. Flynn says, shaking his head as if scolding himself. […]”

“My hair stood on end⟳ all over my body and my haphephobia, the fear of being touched, kicked into full gear.”

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