Synonyms and antonyms of To react to something in British Thesaurus

react (verb)

to behave in a particular way because of something that is happening around you or something that someone is doing to you

stand up ()

to react in a particular way to severe conditions or treatment

respond (verb)

to react to something by taking a particular course of action

greet (verb)

to react to an action or news in a particular way

pick up on ()

to react to something that has happened or that you have noticed

pounce (verb)

to react in a very sudden way, especially by criticizing someone

receive (verb)

to react to something in a particular way

come back ()

to react or reply, especially by expressing your opinion in a strong clear way

turn around and do something ()

to react to something, especially in a way that is surprising or not helpful

come over (British)

Britishinformal to react in a particular way

act on ()

to do something because you have been given information, advice, or orders

answer (verb)

to do something as a reaction to what someone else has done

be quick/slow off the mark ()

to react quickly/slowly so that you /get/lose an advantage

be quick to do something ()

to react quickly to something someone else has said or done

do a double take ()

to react after a slight pause, because you are surprised by what you have just seen or heard

keep something in proportion ()

to react to a situation in a suitable way and not make it seem more important than it really is

overreact (verb)

to be more worried, annoyed, or offended by something than you should be

reply (verb)

to do something as a reaction to what someone else has done

respond (verb)

to react by doing what is needed, suitable, or right for a particular situation

sound (verb)

to express a particular reaction to a situation, idea, or event