responses

NOUN

answer, reaction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feedback reply return

STRONG

acknowledgment antiphon comeback counter echo hit kickback lip rejoinder retort reverberation riposte sass vibes wisecrack

WEAK

back talk double-take knee-jerk reaction respond snappy comeback

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

STRONG

failure

WEAK

asking

Example Sentences

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Responses were respectful but hoped she was kidding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Responses have ranged from hate to disbelief to love and support, he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Responses may be lightly edited for clarity and brevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Responses to the screening recommendations have been divided.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Responses in Wunderman’s markets were up 80 percent, compared to 19.5 percent for McCann.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell