Sesquipedalophobia

Synonyms for "sesquipedalophobia" (2 found)

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3 total sentences available.

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But sesquipedalophobia ('hatred or fear of big words,' aptly enough) has prevailed, even among men of learning.

Source: wiktionary

That hasn't helped my sesquipedalophobia one bit...

Source: wiktionary

Ayesha was like a walking dictionary of phobias. She believed that I had sesquipedalophobia – the fear of long words.

Source: wiktionary

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