cynophobia
noun
cy·no·pho·bia
ˌsī-nə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: pathological fear or loathing of dogs
If a person were attacked by a dog, that experience could prompt cynophobia, or fear of dogs.—
Becky Swartswatter
Becky Swartswatter
cynophobe
noun
or cynophobic
plural cynophobes or cynophobics
Playwright William Shakespeare and Roman emperor Julius Caesar are among the people throughout history who have lived in terror of cats, and a cynophobe gets skittish around dogs.
—Jennifer MacKay
Jennifer MacKay
cynophobic
adjective
By the end, as the characters connect with each other with the help of their dogs, only the most cynophobic audience members will refuse to shed a tear or two.
—The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin)
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin)
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“Cynophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cynophobia. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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cynophobia
noun
cy·no·pho·bia
-ˈfō-bē-ə
: a morbid fear of dogs
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