fight-or-flight

noun

Meaning

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Examples

The adrenaline surge during a fight-or-flight situation can provide a temporary boost of strength.
Chronic stress keeps the body in a state of fight-or-flight, which can lead to long-term health problems.

Synonyms: acute stress, stress response, survival instinct, sympathetic activation

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fight-or-flight

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfaɪt ɔːr ˈflaɪt/

Definition

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Examples

The adrenaline surge during a fight-or-flight situation can provide a temporary boost of strength.
Chronic stress keeps the body in a state of fight-or-flight, which can lead to long-term health problems.

Synonyms of fight-or-flight

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Antonyms of fight-or-flight

Words with the opposite meaning to fight-or-flight:

rest-and-digest

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