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glossophobia

American  
[glahs-uh-foh-bee-uh] / ˌglɑs əˈfoʊ bi ə /

noun

  1. Psychiatry. the fear of speaking to an audience in public.

Other Word Forms

  • glossophobe noun
  • glossophobic adjective

Example Sentences

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Being mentally fit means dealing with the very common fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2016

To get started with public speaking, read this post on beating glossophobia.

From Forbes • Oct. 21, 2014

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