clownophobia
Fear of jesters
Clownophobia is an irrational fear of clowns.
The painted faces, exaggerated features, and unpredictable behavior that delight some children terrify others.
Horror films featuring murderous clowns have reinforced the association: Her clownophobia meant she couldn't watch any Stephen King adaptations.
Also called coulrophobia, the more clinical term.
Gotham's chaos-loving nemesis
- PoltergeistGhost causing physical disturbances
- American Horror StorySeasonal TV horror anthology
- horror moviesFilms designed to frighten
- Stephen KingBestselling horror fiction writer
Products for beautifying faces
- red noseCrimson facial protrusion
- painted smileInsincere displayed happiness
- wigArtificial head covering
- costumeClothing for portrayal
circus · birthday party · haunted house · balloon animal · face paint · oversized shoes · greasepaint · white face
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- frightSudden intense fear
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
trembling · sweating · hyperventilation · heart-pounding · nightmares · avoidance · scream · shivers
Anxiety lacking rational basis
- anxiety disorderMental illness causing overwhelming fear
- triggerWhat initiates action
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- exposure therapyAnxiety treatment through confrontation
CBT · desensitization · trauma · conditioning · avoidance behavior · panic attack · fight-or-flight · aversion
Intense dread of jesters
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- nyctophobiaMorbid dread of darkness
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas
- phonophobiaPathological dread of sounds
Joker
Gotham's chaos-loving nemesis
- PoltergeistGhost causing physical disturbances
- American Horror StorySeasonal TV horror anthology
- horror moviesFilms designed to frighten
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- red noseCrimson facial protrusion
- painted smileInsincere displayed happiness
- wigArtificial head covering
costume · circus · birthday party · haunted house · balloon animal · face paint · oversized shoes · greasepaint · white face · exaggerated features
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
anxiety · trembling · sweating · hyperventilation · heart-pounding · nightmares · avoidance · scream · shivers · flight response
irrational fear
Anxiety lacking rational basis
- anxiety disorderMental illness causing overwhelming fear
- triggerWhat initiates action
- therapyCurative mental treatment
exposure therapy · CBT · desensitization · trauma · conditioning · avoidance behavior · panic attack · fight-or-flight · aversion · coping mechanism
coulrophobia
Intense dread of jesters
- agoraphobiaFear of public spaces
- nyctophobiaMorbid dread of darkness
- claustrophobiaDread of enclosed areas