What is the definition of Accepted Fear?

"Accepted fear" is like a superhero who's so scared of spiders they've convinced themselves that the thought of them isn't even a phobia. It's the kind of fear that would make you question your life choices and maybe even your life choices at work.

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Here's an unsettling example sentence: "I've accepted the fear of being watched by my cat, so I'm now secretly planning to open a pet grooming salon."