reply

reply

noun

Definition of REPLY

1

action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior <decided the best reply to a wrongful discharge from employment was a lawsuit claiming discrimination>

Synonyms answer, reply, response, take

Related Words backlash, kickback; rebound; recoil, reflex; revulsion, rise; counterreaction, counterresponse

Near Antonyms action, behavior; cause, effect

2

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question <I look forward to your reply to my request>

Synonyms comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, response, retort, return

Related Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms inquiry, query, question