: abnormal fear or hatred of uncleanliness or contamination (as with dirt or germs) : germophobia
Those with mysophobia and OCD may feel compelled to wash their hands frequently or clean sheets, desks and other surfaces at every chance. Marissa Russo
Several years ago, [Howie] Mandel went public with his mysophobia, an irrational fear of germs, which has controlled his life personally and publically. Justin Katz
A self-confirmed mysophobe—one who fears contamination from germs—I am always armed with a little bottle of hand sanitizer and lots of prayer. Sarah Nothelfer
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You do not have to be mysophobic to want to slip on rubber gloves when you enter an airplane cabin. Hugo Marin