Affect
Reaction
Reaction noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.
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Synonyms for Reaction
Affect and reaction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affect" instead a noun "Reaction".
Both words in one sentence
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Robotic Reveal: Used a few times for dramatic affect, usually getting the same reaction of terror from everyone.
Source: Series / Kikaider -
Reptiles Are Abhorrent: Captain Gold has this instinctive reaction, but he tries not to let it affect him in dealings with snake-aliens the Resaurians (who are on the whole reasonably friendly).
- Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane: The standard reaction to anything which possibly affect fate, such as good-luck charms.
Source: Comic Book / Commando
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