fight-or-flight response
noun
the body's response to stress, involving the release of epinephrine and effects such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
fight-or-flight responses
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pluralof fight-or-flight response.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The urge to upshift early is the stuff of panicky, fight-or-flight responses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
I hope it turns out that Lara's been a werewolf all this time – but I suspect he means that her character and spirit come under such attack that she's reduced to fight-or-flight responses.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2012
