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NICTITATE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word nictitate. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word nictitate. (close relations)
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nictitation

Best Alternative Words for NICTITATE

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blink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

verb

• briefly shut the eyes

• keep back by blinking

• gleam or glow intermittently

nictate
verbv
verb

• briefly shut the eyes

wink
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

• closing one eye quickly as a signal

• a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

verb

• signal by winking

• gleam or glow intermittently

• briefly shut the eyes

• keep back by blinking

Best Hypernyms For NICTITATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nictitate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
act involuntarilyact reflexively

Alternatives for BLINK

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