Question

Atish fled for fear of being robbed

Answer 1

Harpaxophobia is the fear of robbers, thieves or being robbed. The origin of the word harpax is Greek (meaning seize or snatch) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Harpaxophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page. Harpaxophobia is also related to Scelerophobia (fear of bad men).