counterphobic

adjective

coun·​ter·​pho·​bic -ˌfō-bik How to pronounce counterphobic (audio)
: relating to or characterized by a preference for or the seeking out of a situation that is feared
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“Counterphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/counterphobic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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