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answer
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of ANSWER
1
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question <the standard answer of “Fine, thank you” when asked, “How are you?”>
Related Words back talk, banter, persiflage, repartee; acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), comment, communication, correspondence, feedback, non sequitur, observation, reaction, remark; defense, explanation, justification, plea, rebuttal, refutation
Near Antonyms challenge, charge, cross-examination, grilling, interrogation, interrogatory, quiz; poll, questionnaire, survey
2
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation <the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book>
3
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior <a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult>
Related Words backlash, kickback; rebound; recoil, reflex; revulsion, rise; counterreaction, counterresponse
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