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Momophobiamoh-muh-foh-bee-uh
n. The fear of speaking off the cuff or from the heart; the terror of saying the wrong thing and having to watch someone's smile fade as they realize you're not who they thought you were.
Etymology
Ancient Greek p@poc (momos), blemish, disgrace + -dofia (-phobia), fear. Momus was the Ancient Greek god of mockery and harsh criticism.
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