cynophobia UK /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/US /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ noun1 •An irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines.Taffy's cynophobia, expressed in spitting, growling, melancholy miauling, served to ease the awkwardness of greeting between unprepared hostess and uninvited guest. — 1961 formscynophobias