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aichmophobia

noun/aɪk.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

an irrational fear of sharp objects

Her aichmophobia made it difficult for her to use kitchen knives, as she was constantly anxious about being near any sharp objects.

sharp object phobiafear of sharp objectsneedle phobia
word origin — From Greek 'aichma' meaning 'sharp point' and 'phobos' meaning 'fear'.