4
rebutting(verb, defending, responding)
3
countering(verb, defending)
3
explaining(verb, responding)
3
reply
2
acknowledgment
2
answer
2
atoning(verb, apologizing)
2
echo
2
expounding(verb, responding)
2
reaction
2
refuting(verb, responding)
2
rejoinder
2
resolution
2
response
2
retort
2
return
1
acknowledge
1
active(adjective, open, sensible, sympathetic, compassionate)
1
agreeing(verb, adjective, consistent, conforming)
1
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