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14 Aug 2022
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Phobia is a morbid fear
What would be correct to say ?
Does a a morbid fear sound natural ??
Phobia is a morbid fear
What would be correct to say ?
Does a a morbid fear sound natural ??
What would be correct to say ?
Does a a morbid fear sound natural ??
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@AVFromMoscow no, that is not a common way to say it. I would say "a serious fear," or just use "phobia." Anyone would understand "he has a snake phobia" or "he has a phobia of snakes"

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