'cat-fearing' originates from the combination of 'cat' and 'fear,' where 'cat' refers to the domestic feline animal and 'fear' means 'an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.'

'cat-fearing' is a modern English term formed by combining the words 'cat' and 'fear,' reflecting a specific phobia or aversion.

Initially, it meant 'having a fear of cats,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.