conquer fear

Vanquish inner terror

To conquer fear is to overcome it through deliberate effort—facing what frightens you until it loses its power: She conquered her fear of public speaking by joining a debate club.

The phrase implies not eliminating fear entirely but mastering it, refusing to let it dictate your choices.

He finally conquered his fear of heights and went skydiving.

Related
  • braveShowing courage despite fear
  • courageFortitude facing danger
  • overcomePrevail against difficulty
  • faceHead's anterior surface
  • boldCourageous and daring

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G