REACTION Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reaction

noun

rē-ˈak-shən

as in response

action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior we were startled by her extreme reaction to being jilted by her boyfriend

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Examples of reaction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For the most part, the results continue to be better than expected but nevertheless are being met with disappointing reactions. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024 Continue reading … ‘ENEMY’ LINES – Elon Musk's reaction to left-wing publication's 'vitriolic' label about him. —

Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024 The reaction to the 2014 Hyde Park show inspired Lynne to bring ELO back on the road for a series of successful arena tours between 2015 and 2019. —

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 The volatility of nontraditional markets, in particular, can trigger strong emotional reactions when trades go against our bias. —

Tatiana Keller, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reaction

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