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selective mutism

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A severe form of social anxiety disorder characterized by a total inability to speak or communicate orally in certain social settings.

uncountable

Equivalents

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

selective school selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor selective yellow Selectively Selectiveness Selectivities

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