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Sedatephobia

However, to some people, silence can be downright scary. ... There is term for this phobia: Sedatephobia. The word originates from Greek 'Sedate' meaning 'silent or sleeping or dead' and Phobos meaning the Greek God of fear, or dread or aversion.

Like all other specific phobias, the fear of silence is usually caused by a traumatic or negative episode in the phobic’s life. Some phobics, for example might have been locked up or abused by an adult,(some having been kept in basements or closets for punishment where no outside sound reaches them). The feelings the child has experienced then can get permanently etched on his/her mind. News of a loved one’s death or other traumatic/negative episode associated with silence can also bring on this phobia.

Excessive noise can be debilitating and can bring on headaches. However, it is silence that can cause various symptoms in a Sedatephobe. Power cuts can be especially trying to such people, since they are left without technology, noise, music or movies around to comfort them. When left in silence, the phobic might have a full blown panic attack which may be characterized by following symptoms:

- Shivering, shaking, trembling
- Having dry mouth and sweaty palms
- Inability to speak or express themselves: feeling detached from reality and having thoughts of death or dying
- Feeling numb, feeling like crying or fleeing
- Experiencing rapid heartbeat, nausea, gastrointestinal distress etc
I am very terrified of tests because of my Sedatephobia.
by mehitsrobert February 2, 2021
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sadatay

A multi-purpose phrase used by the great Pootie Tang; Can be positive OR negative in nature; Roughly translates to "That's the way it is" or "This's the way it's gotta be" depending on context
Floosie ~ Oh Pootie Tang, I want us to be together! In a bed!

Pootie ~ ::Heh:: Sadatay. (walks away)
by Daddy Tang January 27, 2005
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savate

The sport of French Kick Boxing (Le Boxe Francaise) is often called "Savate" as this is the art from which the sport developed.

I do not insist that the sport be called "Le Boxe Francaise" rather than "Savate", but "Le Boxe Francaise" is really just kickboxing, whereas true Savate, or "Street Savate" includes grappling, knife fighting and cane fighting.
I teach GREAMA. Greco-Roman European American Martial Arts. Boxing and Wrestling are the best known, followed by Savate and Pankration (Pahn-krah-tea-own).

Some American styles are:
*Throw Wrestling (aka Stand-up Wrestling).
*Throw Fighting (aka Stand-up Fighting; above + kickboxing)
*Submission Wrestling (aka Catch Wrestling, Hook Wrestling)
*Submission Fighting (above + kickboxing)
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sadaster

Sadaster is a guy who steals all the compliments
That sadaster
That evil guy who steals all the compliments
by Sadaster November 16, 2014
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Oliven i salaten

Oliven i salaten er et begrep brukt for å diskré fortelle dine hvite venner om at det befinner seg mange med mørk hud som befinner seg i samme rom som dere.
Jeg liker denne festen, men det er en del oliven i salaten her.
by Tulle Schulz December 17, 2018
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Samater

Meaning: heaven and kindness.

Samater is a nice guy who is very talkative. He always says exactly what's on his mind. He is also very passionate about music and loves most genres, but will judge people who listen to pop or country.

Also: synonym for vaper.
- Hey! Who changed the music?
- It's probably Samater. He hates Taylor Swift and pop music.

- Have you seen my samater?
- I think you left it at the club.
by Kamelen March 13, 2018
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Big Sawatee

A big shot from south Trinidad usually worth upwards of $30 million dollars
"You see that big sawatee house!"
by Harold_Digi June 19, 2016
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