nefarophobia
Fear of villains
Fear of villains
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering villains in movies, books, or real life
Feeling powerless or vulnerable
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive visualization techniques
Seeking support from loved ones
risk factors
- • Genetic predisposition
- • Trauma history
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from childhood exposure to scary characters or traumatic experiences
related phobias
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