astraphobia

/ˌæstrəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
  1. An extreme fear of thunder and lightning.
    • Therapy helped him manage his astraphobia so he could enjoy summer rainstorms.
    • Her astraphobia made her hide in the basement during every storm.
    • Many children with astraphobia find comfort in a cozy blanket during thunder.
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