14
answering(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
14
replying(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
14
returning(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
12
acknowledging(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
12
reacting(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
11
responsive(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
10
defending(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
8
behaving(verb, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
acting(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
affecting(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
7
retorting(verb, defending, answering, retaliating)
5
countering(verb, defending, answering, retaliating)
5
echoing(verb, answering)
5
respondent(noun, adjective, feature, characteristic, detail)
3
opposing(verb, adjective, defending)
3
rebutting(verb, defending, answering)
3
respond
2
reciprocating(verb, adjective, retaliating)
2
countercharging(verb, answering, retaliating)
2
explaining(verb, answering)
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