phobia
[noun]
an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal
Anglophobia
[noun]
a strong dislike or fear of England, its people, or its culture
Ex: The politiciananglophobia was evident in his speeches , as he constantly criticized English policies and traditions .
acrophobia
[noun]
an unreasonable and persistent fear of heights
Ex: She overcame acrophobia by gradually exposing herself to higher places .
xenophobia
[noun]
an unreasonable dislike or prejudice against strangers or people of a different nation
zodiac
[noun]
(astrology) a diagram of the twelve celestial segments and associated signs used to interpret how celestial bodies' positions at birth may affect one's life and personality
to vex
[Verb]
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
Ex: His sarcastic comments vex me .
divergent
[Adjective]
(of thought, approach, method, etc.) not following a common path, expectation, or widely accepted way of thinking or doing something
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