phobo-, phob-, -phobia, -phobias, -phobe, -phobiac, -phobist, -phobic, -phobism, -phobous +
(Greek: fear, extreme fear of; morbid, excessive, irrational fear, or terror of something or someone; however, sometimes this Greek element means a strong dislike or hatred for something or someone)
malaxophobia
An extreme dread of love play that includes caressing, stroking, or fondling.
maniaphobia
An extreme concern of becoming insane or of seeing others who are mentally ill.
mastigophobia
An excessive dread of being flogged (whipped or beaten).
mechanophobia
A morbid fear of machines.
medomalacophobia
An exaggerated concern of losing an erection.
medorthophobia
An irrational distress of having an erect penis either regarding its size or the social embarrassment of having an erection in public.
megalophobia
An unreasonable distrust of large objects.
melissophobia, melissephobia
An uncontrolled apprehension regarding bees or insects.
meningitophobia
An uncommon fear of meningitis or brain disease.
menophobia
An abnormal fear of menstruation.
merinthophobia
An irrational terror of being bound [tied up].
metallophobia
An unnatural distrust of metals or objects made of metal.
meteorophobia
An uncontrollable apprehension of meteors or meteorites. Also an uncommon fear of certain weather.
methyphobia
An abnormal fear of alcohol or becoming an alcoholic. People with little personal identity, low self-esteem, or feelings of helplessness and dependence might have an exaggerated fear of becoming alcoholic because of their personal temperaments.
metrophobia
An undue dread of poetry.
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