What is another word for react?

Common synonyms for react include respond, oppose.

What is the opposite of react?

Antonyms of react include act, initiate, originate, lead, propose.

Synonyms for

Verb / ri:ˈækt / Another word for react — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To act in response to something; to respond in a particular way to something that happens or is said.

respond oppose respond answer reply counter retort acknowledge retaliate counterattack resist oppose rebel revolt

Formal

respond reciprocate counteract retaliate

Informal

answer go off lash out fire back

Literary

reverberate echo resound

act initiate originate lead propose begin start

adjective reactive

Usage note

Often used to describe a response to a stimulus or event. Be mindful of the context, as 'react' can imply a spontaneous or unthinking response.

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