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Synonyms & Similar Words
response
reply
retaliation
rejoinder
comeback
answer
feedback
backlash
retort
riposte
counterattack
defense
resistance
opposition
protest
demonstration
outburst
flare-up
explosion
eruption
burst
outpouring
expression
feeling
sentiment
emotion
sensation
impulse
instinct
reflex
reply
rejoinder
comment
remark
observation
note
comment
criticism
censure
condemnation
denunciation
disapproval
dislike
distaste
aversion
hostility
animosity
antagonism
rancor
bitterness
resentment
indignation
outrage
umbrage
offense
affront
indignation
Meaning of Reaction
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a reaction is "a response to a particular stimulus or situation"
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines reaction as "a response to a stimulus : a change in a physical or biological system in response to a stimulus"
- Cambridge Dictionary defines reaction as "a natural or automatic response to something"
Example Uses
- The reaction to the news was overwhelmingly positive
- Her reaction to the surprise party was priceless
- The chemical reaction between the two substances produced a lot of heat
- The audience's reaction to the play was mixed, with some people applauding and others booing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inaction
indifference
apathy
inertia
stagnation
inactivity
dormancy
quiescence
stillness
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
silence
quiet
reserve
restraint
moderation
temperance
self-control
composure
equanimity
impassivity
nonchalance
unconcern
disinterest
detachment
aloofness
distance
reserve