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instinct

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/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ English

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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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