antifear

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ fear.

Adjective

antifear (not comparable)

1. Countering fear.
   • 2005, Dennis S. Charney, Eric J. Nestler, Neurobiology of mental illness:

     Importantly, compounds that have antifear or antianxiety effects in these tests have proven to be clinically effective in reducing anxiety.

   • 2009, David Weisburd, Thomas E. Feucht, Idit Hakimi, Lois Felson Mock, Simon Perry, To Protect and To Serve: Policing in an Age of Terrorism:

     While larger agencies are more likely to engage in community partnerships, antifear campaigns, educating the public, and community meetings, these are still less emphasized compared to the one tactic that could be argued as the least community-oriented — increasing presence at critical areas.

Translations

countering fear

Portuguese: antimedo

Anagrams

• farinate