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glossophobia

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

noun

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


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Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is the most common phobia.

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2015

Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is the most common phobia, but it’s easy to overcome with a good class.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2015

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