acousticophobia
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/əˌkuːstɪkoʊˈfoʊbiə/
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/əˌkuːstɪkəʊˈfəʊbiə/
fear of sounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acousticophobia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akoustikos,' where 'akouein' meant 'to hear,' combined with 'phobia,' meaning 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'akoustikos' transformed into the modern English word 'acoustic,' and eventually combined with 'phobia' to form 'acousticophobia.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of hearing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fear of sounds or noise.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an irrational fear of sounds or noise.
She was diagnosed with acousticophobia after experiencing panic attacks triggered by loud noises.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 11:36