Glossophobia: Abnormal fear of public speaking

An associated word is Lalophobia – Abnormal fear of speaking

While the history of Glossophobia couldn’t be traced, Lalophobia comes from Greek Lalein meaning to Speak + -Phobia meaning Abnormal Fear.

The root Lalein also appears in Lalomania which means an abnormal love or obsession for speaking. (-mania means an obsession)

Situational Uses:

• The girl was forced onto the stage by her teacher and she fainted as soon as she saw the crowd. She was later diagnosed with Glossophobia.
• Our kid isn’t mute. He is lalophobic and is just too scared of speaking.

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