What is a phobia: An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. What is a fear: A n unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. Do you have a fear/Phobia: I have a fear of spiders all spiders. 3 phobias to learn about Ablutophobia- Fear of washing or bathing. Ablutophobia is a fear of bathing or washing. It can cause a significant amount of distress and have a negative impact on day-to-day life. People with ablutophobia are afraid of washing, bathing, or showering. Ephebiphobia- Fear of teenagers. Ephebiphobia is the fear of youth. First coined as the "fear or loathing of teenagers", today the phenomenon is recognized as the "inaccurate, exaggerated and sensational characterization of young people" in a range of settings around the world. Kakorrhaphiophobia- Fear of failure or defeat. Kakorrhaphiophobia is an abnormal, persistent, irrational fear of failure. In clinical cases, it's debilitatin...