Glossophobia

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Glossophobia or Speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia derives from the Greek γλῶσσα glossa (tongue) and φόβος phobos (fear or dread). The causes of glossophobia are uncertain but explanations include communibiology and the illusion of transparency.

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