Choose the word that can replace the expression ‘fear of food’.

Concept

Many one-word substitutions for fears end in ‘-phobia’, while the first element identifies the feared object. The task is to match the root or established term with the stated object, not merely choose any word ending in ‘-phobia’.

Application

Cibophobia is the established term for an intense fear of food. Therefore, the expression ‘fear of food’ is substituted by ‘Cibophobia’.

Contrast

• Mysophobia refers to fear associated with germs, dirt, or contamination.

• Phonophobia refers to fear or aversion associated with loud sounds.

• Cynophobia refers to fear of dogs.

Result

The required one-word substitution is ‘Cibophobia’.