Do You Have A Fear Of Speaking? Laliophobia is the fear of speaking or talking. People with this fear worry about speaking because they fear they may fumble over their words, forger their words, stutter, or babble. The origin of the word lal is Greek (meaning speech) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Laliophobia is … Continue reading The Dread Files – Laliophobia
The word Coulrophobia means a persistent and irrational fear of clowns. It possibly originates from Greek Kolon meaning stilt or stilt-walkers which are often used by clowns. The word clown might have even originated from Cloyne, Clod or Colonus- a rustic country bumpkin, farmer, yokel or someone who lacks common sense. Coulrophobic individuals report feeling … Continue reading The Dread Files – Coulrophobia