speech fright
"Speech fright" is a common form of performance anxiety affecting individuals who speak in front of an audience.
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Definition
B2Public Speaking
(common, informal)A feeling of intense nervousness or fear experienced before or during speaking in front of an audience.
Example
- She had severe speech fright before her big presentation at the conference.
- Many people experience speech fright when they have to speak in public for the first time.
C1Psychology
(technical)A form of performance anxiety characterized by physical and psychological symptoms when speaking in front of others.
Example
- His speech fright was so intense that he sought therapy to overcome it.
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