Synonym: answer, reaction, reception, reply. Similar words: be responsible for, respond, respondent, correspondent, corresponding to, sponsor, bespoke, on the spot. Meaning: [rɪ'spɑns /-'spɒns] 
n. 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent 3. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 4. the manner in which something is greeted 5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister 6. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange.
n. 1. a result 2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent 3. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation 4. the manner in which something is greeted 5. a phrase recited or sung by the congregation following a versicle by the priest or minister 6. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange. 
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121. The constant repetition of violence has blunted the human response to it.
122. The West African forces went on the offensive in response to attacks on them.
123. The response of the audience varied from outright rejection to warm hospitality.
124. The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate.
125. The speech received only a muted response from the unions.
126. His idea got only a lukewarm response from the committee.
127. There has been little response to our appeal for funds.
128. History shows that the usual response to violent protest is repression.
129. His response was negative.
130. I should like to preface my response with the following observation.
131. The stock exchange rallied in response to the announcement of massive American investment.
132. Owing to little response,[sentencedict.com] his speech tailed off to a hesitant end.
133. His first response was to say no. Later, however, he changed his mind.
134. We are studying the situation but have not formulated any response yet.
135. There's been a positive response to the UN Secretary-General's recent peace efforts.
136. The response of the people to the famine appeal was immediate.
137. Her speech last night in the Senate drew an angry response.
138. Pressing the "Yes" or "No" response button stops the clock.
139. Burke's response seemed a little patronizing, though he undoubtedly hadn'tintended it that way.
140. There may have been an element of jealousy in her response.
141. Management have granted a 10% pay rise in response to union pressure.
142. Carl made no response , and carried on with his meal.
143. I am writing in response to your letter of June 12.
144. Considering that you are no longer involved with this man, your response is a little extreme.
145. Sudan even threat-ened to mobilize in response to the ultima-tums.
146. We carefully plotted each patient's response to the drug on a chart.
147. The company was prompt in its response to these accusations.
148. The prime minister's speech produced an angry response from the opposition.
149. The naval high command's response to these developments is rather curious.
150. My boss had a stock response — "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
More similar words: be responsible for, respond, respondent, correspondent, corresponding to, sponsor, bespoke, on the spot, tablespoon, consent, consensus, consequence, consecutive, in consequence, consequently, respectively, conservation, conservative, with respect to, irrespective of, keep on, opponent, component, spoon, spouse, enter upon, despite, desperate, teaspoon, especially.