haphephobia

noun

haph·​e·​pho·​bia ˌhaf-ə-ˈfō-bē-ə How to pronounce haphephobia (audio)
: a morbid fear of being touched

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“Haphephobia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/haphephobia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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