Meaning of phobe | Babel Free

Definitions

A person who experiences a phobia (“fear or dislike”).

Examples

“If you are not a phobe, it is almost impossible not to stroke a cat that comes within range.”

“What would she have⟳ felt about such philes of themselves and phobes of the rest⟳, all those lovers of Jesus and haters of the Jews?”

“"You're telling me you're gay?" I put⟳ my hand on his leg. When he glances at it, I jerk it away. "Oh. Sorry," I blurt out. "That was totally innocent. I'm not, you know⟳, like⟳ that." Kollin rolls his eyes. "Don't be such a phobe, Michaels."”

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