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Impulse
An impulse is a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act. Learning to control impulses is a major part of childhood development.
Examples in context
She had a sudden impulse to quit her job.
She had a sudden impulse to quit her job.
He struggled to control his violent impulses.
He struggled to control his violent impulses.
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