Reaction and Statement

Reaction

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

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

Statement noun - A record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due.

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Reaction and statement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reaction" instead a noun "Statement".

Nearby Words: state, stated, statute, stating

exact	exact reaction	exact statement
similar	similar reaction	similar statement
normal	normal reaction	normal statement
common	common reaction	common statement
Other adjectives: specific, public, initial, reasonable, strong, actual, general.

No Just No: Originally created for a character's reaction to a Squicky moment or a highly disagreeable statement, it got misused as a pothole for editors inserting their own reaction to what was in other trope examples.

Source: Administrivia / Permanent Red Link Club
It can happen as a reaction to a particularly offensive statement, or it can be used as a threat.

Source: Hold My Glasses
The reaction shots of the other characters screaming in terror do bear that statement out.

Source: Drives Like Crazy

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