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[–] korthrun@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Consider a usage other than "fear". Think of something hydrophobic. Do you really think that an inanimate surface is afraid of water?

I don't think it's technically incorrect, I think folks have been taught an overly narrow usage of the suffix.

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[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

"Aversion" is the most accurate meaning I can think of. It could be aversion out of hate, fear, or something else.

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[–] BunScientist@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Have you seen what waterfalls do to rock? You should be afraid of water!

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[–] korthrun@lemmy.sdf.org 1 point 1 year ago

Nooooo don't invoke the wrath of the hydrohomies!

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[–] krooklochurm@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Fair point. I personally like that it's insulting though so I like the wide definition more.

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[–] korthrun@lemmy.sdf.org 1 point 1 year ago

I have no desire to argue that :D Fuck those fucking fucks until they're totally fucked.

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[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago

The fact that someone decided to describe an inanimate object as scared of water doesn't invalidate words with 'phobic'

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