反動 — meaning in English

English meaning

• reaction noun A response, in words, feelings, or actions, to something that has happened.
• recoil verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.

Senses

反動 is used for these senses in English:

• reaction An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.
• recoil (firearms) The energy transmitted back to the shooter from a firearm which has fired. Recoil is a function of the weight of the weapon, the weight of the projectile, and the speed at which it leaves the muzzle.

reaction — full definition

1. noun A response, in words, feelings, or actions, to something that has happened.
2. noun A chemical process in which substances combine or break down to form new substances.
3. noun Political resistance to change, favouring a return to older or more traditional arrangements.

recoil — full definition

1. verb To jerk or pull back suddenly, especially from fear, disgust, or shock.
2. noun The backward kick of a gun when it is fired.
3. noun A sudden backward movement or a shrinking away.

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