Fear of the Dark

Updated July 24, 2020 | Infoplease Staff Information

The Question:

I'm trying to find the term used for the phobia of the dark, but I can't find it. Is it possible that you can?

The Answer:

An abnormal fear of night or darkness is nyctophobia.

-The Editors

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