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physiological reaction vs gulp

gulp vs physiological reaction

physiological reaction and gulp both are nouns.

physiological reaction is not a verb while gulp is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
physiological reaction Yes No No No
gulp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gulp is a hyponym of physiological reaction; that is, gulp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than physiological reaction:
  • physiological reaction: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • gulp: a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
physiological reaction (noun) gulp (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a large and hurried swallow
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
physiological reaction (verb) gulp (verb)
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Difference between physiological reaction and gulp

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