INSTINCTS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word instincts. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INSTINCTS
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hunches | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impression that something might be the case • the act of bending yourself into a humped position verb • round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward | ||||||||
impulses | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instinctive motive • a sudden desire • the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber • (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) • the act of applying force suddenly • an impelling force or strength | ||||||||
inklings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a slight suggestion or vague understanding | ||||||||
intuitions | nounn | |||||||
noun • instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes) • an impression that something might be the case | ||||||||
reactions | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others • an idea evoked by some experience • a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent • (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body • a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude • extreme conservatism in political or social matters • doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like | ||||||||
reflexes | nounn | |||||||
noun • an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus adjective satellite • without volition or conscious control | ||||||||
imbued | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated | ||||||||
replete | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • filled to satisfaction with food or drink • (followed by `with') deeply filled or permeated verb • fill to satisfaction | ||||||||
inherent aptitude | ||||||||
noun • inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli |