a response to an action; reaction.

the effect of an action.

an act done countering or opposing another action.

an answer or explanation given to or opposing a querry, objection, etc.; a rejoinder.

(med.) a reaction - a) an action induced by resistance to another action, b) the effect produced by an allergen, c) a depression or exhaustion of energy following nervous tension, over-stimulation, etc., d) an increased activity following depression.

(psych. & physol.) an organic response to a stimulus; a reaction.

(psych.) the process of bringing one's repressed emotions and memories to the conscious level and free expression of the same; abreaction.

a sudden but not voluntary reaction or instinctive movement in response to a stimulus; a reflex action.

= ಪ್ರೇತಕರ್ಮ.