abient

abient
ab·i·ent 'ab-ē-ənt adj characterized by avoidance or withdrawal <an \abient response> compare ADIENT

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ab·i·ent (abґe-ənt) avoiding the source of stimulation; said of a response to a stimulus. Cf. adient.

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