phonophobia
/ˌfoʊnəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
- An extreme fear or dislike of loud sounds or certain specific sounds.
- The therapist helped him manage his phonophobia through gradual exposure to everyday noises.
- Her phonophobia made it hard for her to attend concerts or fireworks displays.
- People with phonophobia may feel anxious when they hear sirens or thunder.
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