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It Causes Obsessive Fear Crossword Clue

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noun

• an imaginary monster used to frighten children

• an object of dread or apprehension

31%6Obsessive fear
noun

• an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations

28%14Obsessive fear of uncleanliness
noun

• a morbid fear of being dirty

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