Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A natural impulse or inclination that guides behavior or actions without conscious thought
Instinct
/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Cats have a natural hunting instinct.Trust your instinct when making big decisions.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin instinctus, meaning impulse, from instinguere, to impel or instigate, first recorded in the English language in the late 15th century.
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