Response
Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.
Understanding and response are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understanding" instead a noun "Response".
Understanding
Understanding noun - An arrangement about action to be taken.
Response and understanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Response" instead a noun "Understanding".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| emotional | emotional response | emotional understanding |
| human | human response | human understanding |
| good | good response | good understanding |
| best | best response | best understanding |
| Other adjectives: better, normal, common, natural, certain, instant, reasonable, proper, poor, logical, strong, actual, real, great, quick, instinctive, traditional, general, different. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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In response, he is polite, understanding, charming, and not fazed for even a second by her come-ons.
Source: Ignore the Fanservice - This coming from a guy who has no family in response to Vincent accusing her of not understanding what it means to be family.
Source: Fan Fic / Boys Do Tankary -
His response is that admiration is the furthest thing from understanding, and he stabs her through the chest and almost kills her.
Source: Deadly Hug
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