Instinctive
Instinctive adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.
Violent and instinctive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Violent" instead an adjective "Instinctive".
Violent
Violent adjective - Marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity.
Instinctive and violent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instinctive" instead an adjective "Violent".
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On a planet of telepaths where there's a black market for violent thoughts, someone bumps into B'Elanna Torres and 'steals' her instinctive mental response, which is to imagine herself punching him in the face.
Source: Percussive Pickpocket
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