overfear

/ˌoʊvərˈfɪr/
verb
  1. To fear something too much or more than is reasonable.
    • He overfeared the exam and ended up studying for weeks without a break.
    • Don't overfear making mistakes; they are part of learning.
    • She tends to overfear public speaking, even though she is well-prepared.
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