___ fright (performance anxiety) Crossword Clue

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___ fright (performance anxiety) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. plan, organize, and carry out (an event)
2. perform (a play), especially on a stage
(noun)
1. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
2. any distinct time period in a sequence of events

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FRIGHT (verb)
1. cause fear in
FRIGHT (noun)
1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
PERFORMANCE (noun)
1. a dramatic or musical entertainment
2. process or manner of functioning or operating

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