Operation and Reaction

Operation

Operation noun - A specific task with which a person or group is charged.

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Reaction and operation are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Reaction" instead a noun "Operation", when it comes to topics like function.

Nearby Words: operate, operative, operator, operating, operated

Reaction

Reaction noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

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Synonyms for Reaction

Operation and reaction are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Reaction", if it concerns topics such as function.

Nearby Words: react, reactionary, reactive, reacted, reactionist

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How words are described

similar	similar operation	similar reaction
normal	normal operation	normal reaction
standard	standard operation	standard reaction
actual	actual operation	actual reaction
Other adjectives: real, massive, huge, little, major.

Both words in one sentence

Operation: Jealousy: When Sid never showed interest, his wife would flirt with another man in order to get this reaction.

Source: Film / Carry On (series)
The jet turbines used for atmospheric operation, however, are clearly reaction drives.

Source: Series / Firefly
The girl was raped as a child and has an irrational reaction to being touched by a man, and the boy gets a sex change operation for her sake.

Source: "Gift of the Magi" Plot

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