Multiple choice Ablutophobia is fear of washing or bathing fear of itching or of insects that cause itching fear of sourness fear of height Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Ablutophobia is the specific phobia of washing, bathing, or cleaning activities. It differs from entomophobia (insects), acerophobia (sourness), and acrophobia (heights). The term derives from Latin 'ablutio' meaning washing or cleansing.