Synonyms of reacted

reacted

verb

past tense of react

as in responded

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)

it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responded
• replied
• answered
• returned
• read
• interpreted
• understood
• construed
• retaliated
• managed
• handled
• negotiated
• took
• contended (with)
• coped (with)
• grappled (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acted
• caused
• affected
• behaved
• effected
• drew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reacted

These cracks were filled by the lime clasts that reacted with salt or rainwater to recrystallize. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

In October 2020, Burnham happened to be holding a news conference on live TV, when an aide passed him a phone with news of another lockdown — and the mayor reacted angrily, lashing out at the central government. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 July 2026

But no one was happy, particularly fans of the singer who reacted with anger at the unauthorized use. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Fortune reported that markets reacted immediately to that dot-plot shift the day it was released, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and two-year Treasury yields jumping as traders priced in higher odds of an October hike. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 July 2026

Markets reacted little to the minutes release, with stock market futures holding negative and Treasury yields rising. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

The Royal Belgian Football Association reacted with fury and promised to explore all its options. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Interestingly, when activists pressured one company on social or environmental issues, such as climate change or labor rights, its competitors generally reacted differently. — Hadi Shaheen, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot also reacted to FIFA’s decision. — Connor Greene, Time, 6 July 2026