Reaction and Set

Reaction

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

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

Set noun - A group of people acting together within a larger group.

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Reaction and set are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reaction" instead a noun "Set".

Nearby Words: setup, setting

good	good reaction	good set
best	best reaction	best set
exact	exact reaction	exact set
better	better reaction	better set
Other adjectives: similar, normal, usual, common, specific, standard, initial, actual, massive, huge, interesting, unique, unusual, strange, different.

Of course, the Klingons set up an empty transport ship in order to set up Worf for murder, expecting his kneejerk reaction.

Source: Invisibility Flicker
Joe's reaction heavily implies its him, but its not known how he survived since his body was set ablaze by Alex.

Source: Comic Book / Crimson
Dead Poets Society has some of this between Neil and Todd (shared glances, the "flying desk set" scene, Todd's reaction to Neil's death, et cetera.)

Source: Ship Tease / Film

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