Pedophobic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a fear of children. US, not-comparable, rare

    "What if clowns were pedophobic? They wouldn't be very happy."

  2. 2
    Having a fear or hatred of pedophiles. US, not-comparable, rare

    "I have yet to meet a boy who disliked being blown. By giving him pleasure, you increase the chance he will keep your secret to himself in our homophobic and pedophobic culture."

Synonyms

All synonyms
pedophilophobic

Example

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"What if clowns were pedophobic? They wouldn't be very happy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pedo- (“child”) + -phobic.

Etymology 2

From pedo (“pedophile”) + -phobic.

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