Synonyms: blink, blinking, eye blink, nictation, nictitation, wink, winking
Definition: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Similar words: unconditioned reflex, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response
Definition: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Synonyms: wink, blink, nictate, nictitate
Definition: briefly shut the eyes
Usage: The TV announcer never seems to blink
Similar words: act involuntarily, act reflexively
Definition: act in an uncontrolled manner
Synonyms: wink, blink, blink away
Definition: force to go away by blinking
Usage: blink away tears
Similar words: inhibit, curb, conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress
Definition: to put down by force or authority
Usage: suppress a nascent uprising; stamp down on littering; conquer one's desires
Synonyms: flash, wink, winkle, blink, twinkle
Definition: gleam or glow intermittently
Usage: The lights were flashing
Similar words: radiate
Definition: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
Usage: The sun is radiating