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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Recent Examples of reaction Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen will have the numbers and immediate market reaction. —

Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026 Now, think of the Democrats’ reaction to the comment. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 See a selection of early social media reaction to the film below. —

Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026 So why the initial violent reaction? —

Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaction

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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.

— Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
The influx of new observers allowed organizers to spin up neighborhood-specific rapid response groups and reduce response times.

— Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026