zoophobe
Dreads all creatures
A zoophobe is someone with an intense fear of animals.
The fear may be general or focused on specific creatures—dogs, spiders, snakes.
The condition is zoophobia: Her zoophobia made visiting the farm impossible.
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- terrorExtreme, overwhelming fear
- frightSudden intense fear
- alarmUrgent warning signal
trepidation · horror · apprehension · aversion · revulsion · disquiet · heebie-jeebies · fight-or-flight
Intense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust
detestation · distaste · revulsion · contempt · disdain · repugnance · anxiety · nervousness
Hair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- reptilesCold-blooded scaly vertebrates
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- spidersWeb-spinning eight-legged creatures
snakes · dogs · cats · rodents · bats · fish · amphibians · fur
Involuntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- faintnessVerge of swooning
shudder · avoidance · flee · escape · paralysis · startle · scream · restlessness
Deliberate keeping away
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
alarm · trepidation · horror · apprehension · aversion · revulsion · disquiet · heebie-jeebies · fight-or-flight
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
abhorrence · detestation · distaste · revulsion · contempt · disdain · repugnance · anxiety · nervousness · unease
mammals
Hair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- reptilesCold-blooded scaly vertebrates
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
spiders · snakes · dogs · cats · rodents · bats · fish · amphibians · fur · feathers
trembling
Involuntary shaking motion
- sweatingMoisture through pores
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
faintness · shudder · avoidance · flee · escape · paralysis · startle · scream · restlessness · fidgeting
avoidance
Deliberate keeping away
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- desensitizationReduced response over time
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
zoophobeanimal lover
One who cherishes creatures
veterinarian · nature lover · zookeeper · naturalist · wildlife conservationist
zoophobeanimal keeper
One who tends fauna
zookeeper · veterinarian · animal rescuer · wildlife rehabilitator · crazy cat lady