Brontophobia

/ˌbrɒntəˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An intense and irrational fear of thunder or thunderstorms, causing anxiety or panic in those affected.

Etymology

Combining Greek 'bronte' (thunder) with 'phobos' (fear). This psychological term became formalized in the 19th-20th centuries as doctors categorized specific phobias.

Kelly Says

About 2% of people have clinically significant brontophobia, and it's more common in people who've experienced traumatic storm events, showing how our brains link scary experiences to triggers.

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