Antonyms for response
rɪˈspɒnsre·sponse

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. response

   A verbal answer is a return of words to something that seems to call for them, and is made to a charge as well as to a question; an answer may be even made to an unspoken implication or manifestation; see Luke v, 22. In a wider sense, anything said or done in return for some word, action, or suggestion of another may be called an answer. The blow of an enraged man, the whinny of a horse, the howling of the wind, the movement of a bolt in a lock, an echo, etc., may each be an answer to some word or movement. A reply is an unfolding, and ordinarily implies thought and intelligence. A rejoinder is strictly an answer to a reply, tho often used in the general sense of answer, but always with the implication of something more or less controversial or opposed, tho lacking the conclusiveness implied in answer; an answer, in the full sense, to a charge, an argument, or an objection is adequate, and finally refutes and disposes of it; a reply or rejoinder may be quite inadequate, so that one may say, "This reply is not an answer;" "I am ready with an answer" means far more than "I am ready with a reply." A response is accordant or harmonious, designed or adapted to carry on the thought of the words that called it forth, as the responses in a liturgical service, or to meet the wish of him who seeks it; as, the appeal for aid met a prompt and hearty response. Repartee is a prompt, witty, and commonly good-natured answer to some argument or attack; a retort may also be witty, but is severe and may be even savage in its intensity.

   Synonyms:
   answer, rejoinder, repartee, reply, retort

   Preposition:
   An answer in writing, or by word of mouth, to the question.

Matched Categories

1. • Bodily Process
   • Consequence
   • Greeting
   • Manner
   • Phrase
   • Speech Act
   • Statement

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:1.7 / 6 votes

1. responsenoun

   a result

   "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"

   Synonyms:
   reaction, reply, reception, answer

2. reaction, responsenoun

   a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

   "a bad reaction to the medicine"; "his responses have slowed with age"

   Synonyms:
   reply, chemical reaction, reaction, reception, answer

3. answer, reply, responsenoun

   a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

   "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"

   Synonyms:
   solvent, reception, answer, solution, reply, resolution, reaction, result

4. reception, responsenoun

   the manner in which something is greeted

   "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

   Synonyms:
   reaction, receipt, reply, reception, answer

5. responsenoun

   a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister

   Synonyms:
   reaction, reply, reception, answer

6. reply, responsenoun

   the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

   "he growled his reply"

   Synonyms:
   reaction, reply, reception, answer

7. responsenoun

   the manner in which an electrical or mechanical device responds to an input signal or a range of input signals

   Synonyms:
   reaction, reply, reception, answer

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. responsenoun

   Synonyms:
   reply, answer, rejoinder, retort, repartee, antiphon, antiphone, antiphony

How to use response in a sentence?

1. Antonio Guterres:

   These people are forced to go on boats, they pay 4,000 or 5,000 euros and they die in these desperate circumstances. This doesn't make sense, we need to have a coherent response to this situation, and in my opinion, only Europe as a whole, based on solidarity, can give that response.

2. August Fons:

   If you’re struggling with a new infant, and you’re unable to take care of that baby, the best response is to find somebody that can help you at a designated safe haven.

3. Ron Tweel:

   We heard what he was contemplating and it needed a response.

4. Danny Baker:

   I completely understand the disgust and the concern that we all have, we all hope that we would get a little better response.

5. Tyler Enders:

   Our general response is mild excitement.

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