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instinctive reflex vs startle

startle vs instinctive reflex

instinctive reflex and startle both are nouns.

instinctive reflex is not a verb while startle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
instinctive reflex Yes No No No
startle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, startle is a hyponym of instinctive reflex; that is, startle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than instinctive reflex:
  • instinctive reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • startle: a sudden involuntary movement
instinctive reflex (noun) startle (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a sudden involuntary movement
instinctive reflex (verb) startle (verb)
to stimulate to action
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Difference between instinctive reflex and startle

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