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English term or phrase: astraphobia
Definition from Oxford English Dictionary:
A fear of lightning, or (more widely) of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.

Example sentence(s):
  • In people with astraphobia, thunderstorms cause an extreme reaction that can be debilitating. For people with this phobia, these feelings may be overwhelming and feel insurmountable. Healthline
  • When people have had a traumatic experience linked to thunderstorms and lightning, they may be more prone to develop astraphobia. And if a person has witnessed someone getting hurt by thunder and lightning, this can contribute to the development of astraphobia. psycom
  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are often used in astraphobia treatment. You may be taught soothing messages to repeat during storms, replacing your negative self-talk. Verywell Mind
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Ainul Fatihah


  

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astrafobia


Definition from PRPM:
Astrafobia ialah perasaan takut yang keterlaluan pada kilat dan guruh.

Example sentence(s):
  • Pelakon dan penyanyi, Wanns Ahmad, 29, mengakui dirinya menghidap sejenis fobia dikenali sebagai Astrafobia sejak kecil. - Harian Metro  
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