Instinct

noun

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/

Word Frequency: 7.5

Definitions

1.nounA natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

"Many animals fear fire by instinct."

2.nounAn intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

"Debbie's instinct was to distrust John."

3.adjectiveImbued, charged (with something).

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