"paraphobia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From para- + phobia, by analogy with paraphilia. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|para|phobia}} para- + phobia Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} paraphobia (plural not attested)
  1. A mild form of phobia, causing only unwillingness or hesitancy. Tags: no-plural Categories (topical): Phobias Derived forms: paraphobic
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