16
answering(noun, verb, adjective, feature, characteristic)
15
responding(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
15
returning(noun, verb, adjective, feature, characteristic)
14
acknowledging(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, open)
12
reacting(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
12
responsive(adjective, feature, characteristic, open, detail)
10
defending(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
acting(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
affecting(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
6
behaving(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
6
echoing(verb, answering, responding)
6
retorting(verb, defending, answering, responding)
5
rebutting(verb, defending, answering, responding)
5
respondent(noun, adjective, feature, characteristic, open)
4
countering(verb, defending, answering)
2
answer
2
corresponding(verb, adjective, corresponding)
2
counterattacking(verb, defending)
2
explaining(verb, answering, responding)
2
expounding(verb, answering, responding)
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