phobia

English

/ˈfəʊbi.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something).

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *bʰegʷ- (run, flee).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰegʷ-

Gloss

run, flee

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

走

Emoji
🎽 🏃 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 💨

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