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1. startle_reaction
noun. a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions.
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2. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
3. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] an idea evoked by some experience.
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- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
4. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent.
Etymology
- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
5. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] doing something in opposition to another way of doing it that you don't like.
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- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
6. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude.
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- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
7. reaction
noun. ['riːˈækʃən'] extreme conservatism in political or social matters.
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- reaction (English)
- reaction (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- reactio (Latin)
8. startle
verb. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] to stimulate to action.
Etymology
- startle (English)
- startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. startle
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtəl'] a sudden involuntary movement.
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- startle (English)
- startlen (Middle English (1100-1500))