reacting

The word “reacting” has 3 syllables: re-act-ing

It's pronounced as /riˈæktɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for reacting?

In the thesaurus, “reacting” has 13 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for reacting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for reacting

Antonyms for reacting

Meanings of reacting

  • verb
    1. To act or perform a second time; to do over again; to reenact.
    2. To return an impulse or impression; to resist the action of another body by an opposite force.
    3. To act upon each other; to exercise a reciprocal or a reverse effect, as two or more chemical agents; to act in opposition.
    4. To cause chemical agents to react; to cause one chemical agent to react with another.

Example Sentences

  • She is reacting to the situation by staying calm and composed.
  • The team is reacting well to the new coach’s training methods.
  • He kept reacting with frustration when things didn’t go as planned.
  • They are reacting positively to the changes in the workplace environment.
  • How he is reacting to the feedback will determine his next steps.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to reacting, such as: acting, affecting, answering, behaving, causing, construing, drawing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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