Synonyms of reactions

reactions

noun

plural of reaction

as in responses

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 & Similar Words

• responses
• answers
• takes
• replies
• reflexes
• backlashes
• recoils
• rebounds
• kickbacks
• revulsions
• counterreactions
• counterresponses
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• actions
• effects
• behaviors
• causes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reactions

With the rise in second-screen watching and secondary content — such as reactions, predictions, commentary, and styling formats — before and after the matches, the opportunity for brands has been enormous. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026

The announcement, made by state park officials Monday — a day before National Nude Day — drew mixed reactions from conservationists and naturists, the preferred term for people who enjoy being nude in public settings. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Apart from transferring heat away from the reactor, the molten salt can breed tritium, an essential fuel for sustaining fusion reactions. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

After viewers observed how Ormund dyed the hair of a merchant boy blonde to pass him off as Prince Daeron Targaryen, the reactions swiftly commenced online. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

The video also prompted thousands of viewers to weigh in with their reactions in the comments. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The reactions can be severe in some cases—and annoying at the very least—so avoiding it is important. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026

What scares many of them is the loss of predictability, the sense of no longer recognizing their own reactions. — Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026

Forbes senior contributor Paul Tassi is following the reactions online, noting Sony has previously reversed unpopular decisions about PlayStation games and pricing. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026