behaviour
noun
the way that someone behaves
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General words for behaviour and attitudes
instinct
noun
a natural tendency to behave in a particular way that people and animals are born with and that they obey without knowing why. For example the maternal instinct is a woman’s natural tendency to behave like a mother
disposition
noun
the way that someone normally thinks and behaves, that shows what type of person they are
conduct
noun
the way someone behaves, especially in relation to particular rules or accepted ways of behaving
showmance
a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series
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