haphephobia

English

noun
Definitions
  • The fear of being touched.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἁφή (grip, touch, sense of touch).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἁφή

Gloss

grip, touch, sense of touch

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
🥲

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