What was the public response to that series of advertisements?
synonyms
reactionanswerreply
word origin — Middle English: from Old French respons or Latin responsum ‘something offered in return’, neuter past participle of respondere (see respond)
response, justice, humour, expectation, greed: meanings and examples
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response · noun/rəˈspɑns/
an answer or reaction
What was the public response to that series of advertisements?
Synonyms: reaction, answer, reply
Origin: Middle English: from Old French respons or Latin responsum ‘something offered in return’, neuter past participle of respondere (see respond)
justice · noun/ˈdʒəstəs/
fair and morally right treatment
All that they are asking for is justice for all the victims.
Synonyms: fairness, equal treatment
Origin: late Old English iustise ‘administration of the law’, via Old French from Latin justitia, from justus (see just)
humour · noun/ˈhjuːmə/
the quality of being funny or making people laugh
It is unbelievable that you use humour even during an argument.
Synonyms: funniness, comedy, wit
expectation · noun/ˌɛkˌspɛkˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
a belief that something will happen
The customers are really clear about their expectations so we can start right away.
Synonyms: belief, prediction
greed · noun/ɡrid/
a strong desire to have more money, things, or power than you actually need
Jamie's greed for more money and power caused his marriage to end.
Synonyms: excessive desire, selfishness
Origin: late 16th century: back-formation from greedy