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germophobia Synonyms
Another word for germophobia
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• noun (Context 1)
An extreme or irrational fear of germs, dirt, and microbial contamination, often manifesting in compulsive cleaning and handwashing.
Usage Example
"His severe germaphobia made riding crowded public buses an overwhelming ordeal."
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germaphobia
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Germophobia. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/germophobia