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Definitions

reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
response
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answer attitude backlash feedback feeling opinion reception reply return
STRONG
acknowledgment backfire boomerang comeback compensation counteraction counterbalance counterpoise echo hit kick kickback lip rebound receptivity reciprocation recoil reflection reflex rejoinder repercussion retort reverberation revulsion sass take vibes wisecrack
WEAK
back talk double-take knee-jerk reagency snappy comeback
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question request
STRONG
failure loss
WEAK
cause
NOUN
movement in the direction of extreme rightism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backlash
STRONG
backsliding counterrevolution regression relapse retreat retrenchment retrogression withdrawal
WEAK
Toryism right right wing status quo
Antonyms
WEAK
cause question

Example Sentences

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Stock reaction has been mixed following recent earnings reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Investors’ strong reaction followed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ announcement of a large increase in the expected Medicare Advantage reimbursement rate for 2027.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s possible the stock market’s mild reaction to the war in Iran—the S&P 500 is down by just 3.9%—reflects everything smart people know about the conflict’s economic effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Full race commentary and reaction on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with live text on all of Saturday's races on the BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The wolf eyed Jack closely, as if watching for Jack’s reaction.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley