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logophobia

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log⋅o⋅pho⋅bi⋅a

[law-guh-foh-bee-uh, log-uh-]
–noun
an obsessive fear of words.

Origin:
1920–25; logo- + -phobia
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Main Entry:  logophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of words, talking
Etymology:  Greek logos 'word'
Main Entry:  logophobia
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a fear of words
Etymology:  Greek logos 'speech' + -phobia 'fear'
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