taphephobia

/ˌtæfəˈfoʊbiə/
noun
  1. An extreme or irrational fear of being buried alive.
    • Many historical figures, including George Washington, are said to have suffered from taphephobia.
    • Her taphephobia made her insist on having a phone in her coffin.
    • The horror movie about premature burial triggered his taphephobia.
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