gynophobia
/ˌdʒaɪnəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
- An extreme or irrational fear of women.
- Gynophobia is a recognized specific phobia that can cause anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
- His gynophobia made it difficult for him to work in an office with female colleagues.
- The therapist helped him understand that his gynophobia stemmed from a childhood experience.
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