what is a phobias- an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something. what is a fear- be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful. Do i have a phobia or fear-- my closets thing to a phobia is death its not my phobias. what are 3 phobias-- 1. Optophobia is the fear of opening one’s eyes. 2. Linonophobia refers to the fear of string. 3. Ablutophobia is the persistent fear of cleaning