The strict definition of phobia would be an extreme or irrational fear. Looking for the root word, your answer would be<span> something related to fear,</span> <span>dread, </span><span>horror, </span><span>terror,</span><span> </span><span>loathing, </span><span>detestation, </span><span>aversion, </span><span>antipathy, </span>revulsion,<span>or </span>neurosis.<span> </span>
