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trypophobia

/ˌtrɪpəˈfəʊbiə/noun

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छोटे-छोटे छेदों के समूह से भय या घृणा

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SSC Selection Post Phase 13 2025
noun
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    a strong fear of or disgust at clusters of small holes or bumps, for example in a lotus seed head or a honeycomb

    छोटे-छोटे छेदों के समूह से भय या घृणा

    • People with trypophobia feel uneasy when they look at a lotus seed pod.
    • Trypophobia makes some people shudder at pictures of honeycombs.
    • Her trypophobia meant she turned away from photos of sponges.
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    • Trypophobia is not an official medical diagnosis, but it is a real discomfort for many.
    • He explained that trypophobia was the reason he disliked strawberries.
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One-word substitution

A fear of clusters of small holes is trypophobia.

छोटे छेदों के समूह के भय को trypophobia कहते हैं।