What does the prefix phob mean?

The prefix "phob" means fear or aversion. It's derived from the Greek word "phobos," meaning "fear" or "panic."

This prefix is commonly used to form words describing irrational fears or strong aversions, such as:

* Agoraphobia: Fear of open spaces or crowds

* Claustrophobia: Fear of enclosed spaces

* Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders

* Hydrophobia: Fear of water

* Acrophobia: Fear of heights