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Definition

verb. responding to something that happens.

Example Sentence

He was reacting to the nuts because he was allergic to them.

More Example Sentences

She is reacting quickly to the situation.

Synonyms

responding; replying; answering

Antonyms

initiate; cause

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Rhymes

  • acting

  • attracting
  • detracting
  • distracting
  • enacting
  • exacting
  • extracting
  • impacting
  • reacting
  • redacting
  • retracting
  • subtracting

  • counteracting
  • interacting
  • subcontracting
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