"cherophobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek χαρά (khará) + -o- + -phobia. Etymology templates: {{af|en|χαρά|-o-|-phobia|lang1=grc}} Ancient Greek χαρά (khará) + -o- + -phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cherophobia (uncountable)
  1. (rare) aversion to being happy Wikipedia link: Aversion to happiness Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Phobias Synonyms: hedonophobia

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