interaction

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in·ter·ac·tion | \ ˌin-tər-ˈak-shən

Definition of interaction

: mutual or reciprocal action or influence

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Synonyms & Antonyms for interaction

Synonyms

Antonyms

nonintercourse

Examples of interaction in a Sentence

she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization

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