Phobias A-Z: 10 Phobias Beginning With 'A'

'A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational. In the event the phobia cannot be avoided entirely, the sufferer will endure the situation or object with marked distress and significant interference in social or occupational activities.' (Wikipedia)

10 Phobias Starting With The Letter 'A':

1. Acarophobia- Fear of itching or of insects causing itching.
2. Acrophobia- Fear of heights.
3. Aichmophobia- Fear of sharp or pointed objects.
4. Ailurophobia- Fear of cats.
5. Algophobia- Fear of pain.
6. Amathophobia- Fear of dust.
7. Amaxophobia- Feaar of riding in a vehicle.
8. Anglophobia- Fear of England or the English.
9. Anthrophobia- Fear of humans. 
10. Arachibutyrophobia- Fear of peanut butter sticking to roof of mouth.