reaction

Definition

  • noun: the way someone acts or feels in response to something that happens, is said, etc.
  • noun: the act or process or an instance of 'reacting'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: bourbonism, toryism, acknowledgment

Examples

  • The modernist movement in literature was a 'reaction against' traditional literary conventions.

  • The announcement produced an angry/stunned 'reaction' from most of the people at the meeting.

  • There has been a 'mixed reaction' [=people have reacted in different ways] to the new policy.

Movie quotes

  • (..) with yourmother? It's fine, I think. Well actually I think what's frustrating about my mom... is...Yeah I tell her what's going on with my life her reaction is usually about her - It's not about... - Thank you. Please wait as your individualised Operating system is initiated. Hello, I'm here. (..)
    2013 Her