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Definitions

stage fright

NOUN
fear of performing onstage
Synonyms
WEAK
aphonia aphonia clericorum aphonia paralytica aphonia paranoica bashfulness buck fever butterflies flop sweat freeze hysterical aphonia loss of speech mike fright mutism spastic aphonia

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Even better, she’s worked through her stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a memoir, “Don’t Block the Blessings,” LaBelle credits Brown for curing her stage fright.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Speaking with somebody that I’ve talked to many times helps ease the sort of stage fright there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he will overcome "stage fright" to take on Ali Carter in the first round of the World Snooker Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

“A little stage fright is normal. But after that, it’s up to you, child.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar