NICTITATE Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
nictitate.
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There are 2 hypernyms of the word nictitate. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word nictitate. (close relations)
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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
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nictitate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
act involuntarilyact reflexively