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hypnophobia

 

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Noun hypnophobia has 1 sense
  1. hypnophobia - a morbid fear of falling asleep
    --1 is a kind of
    simple phobia

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Hypnophobia

Definition: Hypnophobia refers to the extreme and irrational fear of falling asleep or being hypnotized.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A specific phobia characterized by a persistent fear of sleeping or being hypnotized.

Usage: Hypnophobia is often rooted in anxiety or traumatic experiences related to sleep or hypnosis.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She suffers from hypnophobia and finds it incredibly challenging to relax before bedtime.
  2. His hypnophobia became so severe that he started experiencing sleep deprivation.
  3. The hypnophobia causes Louise to avoid any situations that may involve hypnosis or induce sleep.

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