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Reaction
01
an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened
Example
The movie 's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers.
The team 's victory elicited a joyful reaction from their fans.
Her immediate reaction to the news was one of disbelief.
02
(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances
03
an idea evoked by some experience
04
the way one's body responds to a drug, chemical substance, etc.
Example
His skin showed a severe reaction to the chemical exposure.
The rash was a reaction to the detergent used on his clothes.
The doctor monitored him for any adverse reaction to the treatment.
05
doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like
06
extreme conservatism in political or social matters
07
(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body
Example
The movie's unexpected ending provoked strong reactions from viewers.
The team's victory elicited a joyful reaction from their fans.
Her immediate reaction to the news was one of disbelief.
His reaction to criticism was to reflect on how he could improve.
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