A type of anxiety or apprehension felt towards a situation or decision because it is commonly perceived as difficult, overwhelming, or universally feared, rather than based on personal experience. It’s the fear of facing something simply because it has been widely described as daunting, often amplified by societal expectations or common narratives.
I really want to move away for university, but the textbook fear of being on my own keeps holding me back.
by FreshStartHero December 19, 2024
I was in fear of my safety is a term commonly used as a blanket defense by a police or law enforcement officer to justify use of force against a civilian or other person. Historically, this defense carries a very low burden of proof from the officer or department. ©2021/Rdee
by Rdee_ April 18, 2021
A person who you will just get a weird feeling from. You will just get a weird feeling from him/her like their stalking you, planning a murder, or attempting suicide. He will be dark, suicidal and fearful.
Jimmy: Hey man, I think a Fear Raiser lives near me
Tom: You should move away.
Jimmy: He might be nice.
Tom: Don't risk it,
Tom: You should move away.
Jimmy: He might be nice.
Tom: Don't risk it,
by Dylza2 May 08, 2017
by yourmother12467 September 14, 2021
I was at the club when walking out of the rest room when I walked right into a “Fear of Men” arguing with the bouncer. Men are always worse in groups.
by Tristan 420 September 15, 2022
by edog29 December 29, 2018
When you’re so riddled by anxiety that you can’t handle the idea of going outside to interact with society.
You then stay in your house all day in with the blinds drawn like it’s a cave you’re using to hide from your fears of the world.
You then stay in your house all day in with the blinds drawn like it’s a cave you’re using to hide from your fears of the world.
“Damn, I got so wasted last night and made such a fool of myself. I’m definitely going to fear cave today.”
by bbbillbbbrian March 30, 2018