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

Energy from the sun helps reactions between those blocks along, coaxing them to form polymers, or longer chains of molecules. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as preternaturally close twins, drew reactions that ranged from delighted appreciation to pure bewilderment. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Their reactions were as different as their personalities, something Hayley says made the moment even better. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Zack Snyder‘s The Last Photograph had its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday, and the first reactions to the filmmaker’s 13th feature are decidedly mixed. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

There’ll still be conversations surrounding the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and most of us anticipate a lot of shocked reactions from those learning when our birthdays and wedding anniversaries take place. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

And for all the complaints that Hollywood has basically abandoned film festivals, there was no shortage of celebrities to elicit big reactions from crowds. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Believable people with reasonable reactions forced to cope with seemingly unbelievable and unreasonable situations. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026