Reaction

Pronunciation: /riːˈækʃən/

Reaction (noun)

  1. a feeling or action you have because of something that happened.
  2. a process where substances mix and change into new substances.
  3. a response to a political event or change, often opposing it.

Examples

  • Her reaction to the news was one of surprise.
  • The joke got a mixed reaction from the audience.

Common collocations: strong reaction, emotional reaction, get a reaction, chemical reaction, trigger a reaction

Synonyms of Reaction

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reaction

  • — lack of response or movement
  • — absence of active response