What is another word for Response? - 120 Response Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a response is "a reaction to a particular situation or stimulus",

Merriam-Webster defines it as "an answer or reply",
Cambridge Dictionary describes it as "a reaction to something that has happened or been done"

The company's response to the crisis was to issue a public apology and recall the defective products
Her response to the question was hesitant and unclear
The response to the charity appeal was overwhelming, with thousands of donations pouring in
The doctor's response to the patient's symptoms was to prescribe a course of medication
The government's response to the economic downturn was to implement austerity measures

silence inaction indifference apathy lethargy inertia stillness quiet calm inactivity idleness dormancy stagnation passivity nonchalance detachment disinterest disregard neglect omission avoidance evasion ignorance