response | Definition of response

Synonyms and Antonyms of response

1 action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior

my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder

Synonyms of response

answer, reaction, reply, take

Words Related to response

backlash, kickback

revulsion, rise

counterreaction, counterresponse

Near Antonyms of response

action, behavior

2 something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question

the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for

Synonyms of response

answer, comeback, rejoinder, replication, reply, retort, return

Words Related to response

back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee

acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark

defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation

Near Antonyms of response

challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz

poll, questionnaire, survey

Antonyms of response

inquiry, query, question