Instinct and Wish

Instinct

Instinct noun - Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli.

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Wish and instinct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead a noun "Instinct".

Wish noun - An expression of some desire or inclination.

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Instinct and wish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instinct" instead a noun "Wish".

Nearby Words: wished, wishful, wishing, wishfully, wisher

good	good instinct	good wish
pure	pure instinct	pure wish
similar	similar instinct	similar wish
original	original instinct	original wish
Other adjectives: single, simple, strong, little, bad, secret, next.

Boy, did he get that wish granted... Big Brother Instinct: Rob displays this trope towards his fellow Dimensional Guardians, reasoning that as leader, he's responsible for their safety.

Source: Literature / Dimension Heroes
Be Careful What You Wish For: Cause Murphy is listening... Big Brother Instinct: Will may come off as quiet and unapproachable, but he'll be damned if he lets any other Hero get hurt on his watch.

Source: Roleplay / Prophesies Destinies And Killing Gods

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