instinct

simple noun65 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

a natural ability to know or do something

acting naturally and without thinking

acting based on a feeling or intuition

an instinct based on feeling rather than logic

one's immediate, instinctive reaction

a very noticeable or forceful instinct

one's very first, instinctive reaction

an instinct that has a strong effect

an innate, not learned, instinct

the natural instinct to do what is necessary to stay alive

a ruthless instinct to defeat opponents

a mother's natural instinct to protect her child

a very strong and fundamental instinct

reliable and accurate instincts

a natural instinct to protect someone

a fundamental, natural instinct

the natural instinct to keep oneself alive and safe

very reliable and accurate instincts

a father's natural instinct to protect his child

acting completely on instinct

acting only on instinct

the natural tendency to follow the actions of a larger group

a very basic instinct relating to early stages of development

an instinct to hunt or exploit others

always correct or accurate instincts

instincts considered to be primitive or immoral

used to say that you feel sure about something, although you have no proof

when instinct becomes the main force controlling your actions

when instinct starts to have an effect

to believe that your intuition is correct

to act according to what your intuition tells you

to depend on your intuition to make decisions

to possess a natural tendency or intuition

to have a natural tendency or intuition (more formal)