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Meaning of theophobia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The fear of God or gods.

Equivalents

Svenska teofobi

Examples

“We see not how, even on this scheme most ingenious as it is, the atheist can expect to find relief from his tormenting theophobia, or escape that object of his greatest dread, a superhuman being, whether he styles him a God or a Daemon.”
“In many scientific circles there is an absolute theophobia, a dread of the Creator.”
“"Patriotism and theophobia are the sources of great tragedies and terrifying pictures.”
“"One might postulate at this point that persons suffer from theophobia, contempt for one thought to usurp their prerogatives.”

CEFR level

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