mysophobia
noun
my·so·pho·bia
ˌmī-sə-ˈfō-bē-ə 
: abnormal fear or hatred of uncleanliness or contamination (as with dirt or germs) : germophobia
Those with mysophobia and OCD may feel compelled to wash their hands frequently or clean sheets, desks and other surfaces at every chance.—
Marissa Russo
Marissa RussoSeveral years ago, [Howie] Mandel went public with his mysophobia, an irrational fear of germs, which has controlled his life personally and publically.—Justin Katz
Justin Katz
mysophobe
noun
or less commonly mysophobic
plural mysophobes also mysophobics
A self-confirmed mysophobe—one who fears contamination from germs—I am always armed with a little bottle of hand sanitizer and lots of prayer.
—Sarah Nothelfer
Sarah Nothelfer
mysophobic
adjective
You do not have to be mysophobic to want to slip on rubber gloves when you enter an airplane cabin.
—Hugo Marin
Hugo Marin
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“Mysophobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mysophobia. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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