Meaning of venustraphobia | Babel Free

Definitions

Fear of beautiful women.

rare, uncountable

Examples

“I'm working, however, on instilling a case of venustraphobia (fear of beautiful women—another use for Vicks) in my partner, and my daughter could use a little ataxophobia (fear of disorder or untidiness).”

“The woman leaned forward and addressed Ruby in a whisper. “Are you here for venustraphobia, chorophobia, porphyrophobia, or an audio disorder?””

“He isn't exactly suffering from Venustraphobia since he has no problem interfacing with beautiful women.”

“I fear both kinds. I must admit to gynophobia – the general fear of women – and, in particular, venustraphobia – the fear of beautiful women.”

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