Instincts

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkts/

Synonyms for "instincts" (7 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
genetic predispositiongut feeling

Strong matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
hunchinborn tendency

Related words (3)

Noun(3 words)
innate driveintuitionnatural impulse

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caregiving instinctfight or flight instinctgut feelinghunchintuitionintuitive judgmentmaternal instinct

Collocations

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fight or flight instinctsinstinctual drivematernal instinctssocial instinctsstrong instinctssurvival instincts

Derivations

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Sample sentences

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Fundamental instincts will not go away.

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To be a good batter, you've got to hang loose and follow your instincts.

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When you rely on the team too much, it may reduce your individual competitive instincts.

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Animals act according to their instincts.

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