ins
tinct
Plural
instincts
1
a natural reaction or behavior that occurs automatically, without conscious thought or reasoning
- The mother bird followed her instinct to build a nest and protect her eggs.
- When threatened, the rabbit relied on its instinct to flee and find cover in the bushes.
- His instinct to help others kicked in when he saw the car accident on the highway.
- Cats have a natural hunting instinct that drives them to stalk and pounce on prey.
- The swimmer's instinct to hold her breath underwater helped her win the race.
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