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INSTINCTS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word instincts. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For INSTINCTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for instincts, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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aptitude

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