DEFINITION: n. The weird feelings that rise up when you notice that you are being followed by a police officer, or a cop car, or the Special Forces Anti-Terrorist Unit. v. To feel nervous, self-conscious and guilty whenever you see a police officer.

Authoriphobia

Created by: kateinkorea

Pronunciation: aw THOR i PHOE bee yah

Sentence: I was having another attack of authoriphobia as I pulled over to the side of the road, but the police car kept driving right past.

Etymology: AUTHORITY: people in power PHOBIA: irrational fear

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