instinct
/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
noun
- 1
A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
“Many animals fear fire by instinct.”
- 2
An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.
“Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.”
adjective
- 1
Imbued, charged (with something).
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