reaction
Pronunciation:
/ɹiˈækʃən/noun
Definitions
An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
Example: The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction.
A transformation in which one or more substances is converted into another by combination or decomposition.
Example: In this reaction, the acid and base will neutralize each other, producing a salt.
Reactionary politics; a period in which reactionary thought or politics is resurgent or dominant.