<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, situation, or person that manifests in physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath, and that motivates avoidance behavior.</li><li>an aversion toward, dislike of, or disrespect for a thing, idea, person, or group.</li></ul>