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Hey go to this link:
http://www.lexfiles.com/basic-grk-m-z.html
and go to the area that says phobe. I think that might answer your question.
Quote:sometimes this Greek element means a strong dislike or hatred for something
and you'll see that if you look to many of the online phobia lists.
-joe (sesquipedalophilia) friday
anti- ?
or does that mis- the mark?
(still a pre- not a suf- though)
Last edited by Zed; 11/29/07 12:50 AM.
Originally Posted By: Alex Williamsthe politically-charged term "homophobia" comes to mind -- is up to the user I guess. Applying -phobe to everyday objects seems a bit like overkill in any case. Is our current POTUS a broccoliphobe or does he simply not care for broccoli. As for myself, I am definitely an okraphobe. Indeed, I fear the okra.
No : too strongnausea. When I'm in a crowd I can get a light stroke of homonoia. I do like okra. I never have okranoia nor do I dislike spiders so I do not suffer from arachnonoia.
Homonoia: not in the mood, not having the right mind for people.
(though I keep saying dislike)
Last edited by BranShea; 11/30/07 01:41 AM.
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