The fear of death is an innate human emotion that has plagued individuals throughout history. There are various synonyms for this overwhelming fear, including thanatophobia, necrophobia, and death anxiety. Thanatophobia is the fear of death or the anxiety surrounding the possibility of dying. Necrophobia, on the other hand, is the specific fear of dead bodies or corpses. Death anxiety is a more general term that encompasses all fears and anxieties related to death, such as fear of the unknown afterlife, loss of control, and physical suffering. Regardless of which synonym individuals resonate with, it is essential to recognize and address our fears to cope with the inevitability of death.