Reaction

/ɹɪˈækʃən/

/ɹiˈækʃən/

Reaction

an action, thought, or feeling in response to something that has happened

(chemistry) a process in which several chemicals combine and form different substances

an idea evoked by some experience

the way one's body responds to a drug, chemical substance, etc.

synonyms : response

doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like

extreme conservatism in political or social matters

(mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body

Examples

1. The knee-jerk reaction to this is to call for proper security in all hospitals.

2. However, I did find Avery's reaction to catching him with his pants down to be pretty unrealistic.

3. The government is clearly testing the water, to gauge the country’s reactions to their proposals.

4. Unsurprisingly, there has been a knee-jerk reaction from many parents to have the book banned from schools.