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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The radioactive isotope, which is created through nuclear reactions, is used in a variety of industrial, medical and research applications.

From Barron's

So far, Wall Street’s reaction to the proposals has been a mix of derision and disbelief.

From Barron's

Among my peers, the reaction has been mixed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dimon’s statement on Tuesday suggested that investor reaction may be missing longer-term risk.

From Barron's

Edwards added each player has an individual development plan and she "can't speak highly enough" of the squad's reaction to the changes.

From BBC

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