Chiraptophobia is:
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Fear of being touched
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Fear of chemicals or working with chemicals
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Fear of snow
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Fear of gaiety
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Correct answer
Explanation
Chiraptophobia is the abnormal fear of being touched by others. It comes from Greek 'chirapt' meaning 'I touch' and 'phobia' meaning fear. Option B is Chemophobia, C is Chionophobia (fear of snow), and D is Cherophobia (fear of gaiety/happiness).
AI explanation
Chiraptophobia comes from roots relating to touch/hands, and it refers to an intense fear of being touched by others. It's distinct from fears of chemicals, snow, or gaiety, which are named by entirely different phobia terms.