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reaction

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of reaction

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

Synonyms of reaction

answer, reply, response, take

Words Related to reaction

backlash, kickback

revulsion, rise

counterreaction, counterresponse

Near Antonyms of reaction

action, behavior

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