Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is one of the more common phobias.
Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is one of the more common phobias.
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Phobias

11 things that people are afraid of.

Almost everyone is afraid of something and most of the time these fears keep us safe. However, some fears are stronger than usual and become phobias. The word phobia comes from a Greek word meaning "to be frightened." Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is one of the more common phobias. Here are some others: