23
answer(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
23
reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, answer)
15
rejoinder(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
13
response(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
12
retort(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
12
comeback(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
10
refutation(noun, return, sign, report, snub)
10
defense(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
10
denial(noun, snub, response, rejection, refusal)
10
contradiction(noun, disapproval, rejection, veto, repudiation)
9
confutation(noun, answer, response, rejection, repudiation)
8
negation(noun, snub, disapproval, rejection, veto)
7
riposte(noun, return, sign, report, answer)
6
rebutter
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retaliation(noun, response, reaction, comeback)
6
disproof(noun, disapproval, rejection, veto, repudiation)
6
explanation(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
6
reaction(noun, response, reply, retort, riposte)
6
rejection(noun, negative, snub, dissent, disapproval)
5
argument(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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