Reaction and Sequel

Reaction

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

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Sequel and reaction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sequel" instead a noun "Reaction".

Sequel noun - A condition or occurrence traceable to a cause.

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Reaction and sequel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reaction" instead a noun "Sequel".

Nearby Word: sequela

best	best reaction	best sequel
better	better reaction	better sequel
genuine	genuine reaction	genuine sequel
actual	actual reaction	actual sequel
Other adjectives: real, little, bad, possible, subsequent, strange, different.

Predator: The PredAlien chestburster at the end prompted an immediate reaction of "Well, they've set up the sequel nicely then..." and sure enough, said sequel opens on the same scene, even.

Source: Sequel Hook
In many sequel names, particularly in schlock horror, the title, or sub-title, describes some kind of return, revenge, reaction, counter-force, backlash, etc.

Source: Revenge of the Sequel
The sequel to Thor brutally plays up his Woobie side for a while with his reaction to Frigga's death.

Source: Jerkass Woobie / Film

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