Homonymphobia

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of homonymophobia (“fear or aversion to the use of homonyms”). alt-of, alternative, uncountable

    "So homonymphobia should extend to experienced writers using sophisticated language. I remember the day I used the word discrete (distinct) when I meant discreet (prudent)."

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"So homonymphobia should extend to experienced writers using sophisticated language. I remember the day I used the word discrete (distinct) when I meant discreet (prudent)."

Etymology

From homonym + -phobia.

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