Momophobia

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Momophobia

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.

Ancient Greek μῶμος (momos), blemish, disgrace + -φοβία (-phobía), fear. Momus was the Ancient Greek god of mockery and harsh criticism. Pronounced “moh-muh-foh-bee-uh.”

Nullness

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Amuse-Douche

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Momophobia

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Anaphasia

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Burn Upon Reentry

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Adronitis

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Hemeisis

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Mimeomia

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Hobsmacked

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Poggled

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Hailbound

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Ironsick

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Appriesse

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Pax Latrina

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Spinning Playback Head

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Zverism

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Lockheartedness

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Fardle-Din

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Evertheless

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Wollah

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