response
dieNoundie Antwort; die Reaktion
German translations
- 01
Antwort
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Überreaktion ist eine übertriebene Reaktion auf eine Situation oder einen Reiz, die unangemessen stark ist.
- English meaning
- An overreaction is an exaggerated response to a situation or stimulus that is inappropriately strong.
- Synonym
- übertriebene Reaktion
- German example
- Seine Überreaktion auf die Kritik war völlig unangemessen.
- English example
- His overreaction to the criticism was completely inappropriate.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Überreaktion
- Plural Form
- die Überreaktionen
Related words
- Immunreaktion
immune response
- Signalweg
A signaling pathway is a chain of molecular events within a cell that responds to an external signal and leads to a specific cellular response.
- Antigen
Antigen
- Eingreiftruppe
Rapid response force
- avirulent
Avirulent
- Reaktion
reaction, response
- unbeantwortet
Unanswered means that a question, letter, or request has not received a response.
- Gegenzug
countermove
- Signalübertragung
Signal transduction refers to the process by which cells receive and transmit signals to trigger a response.
- Renin
Renin
- Retourkutsche
A retourkutsche is a quick-witted, often biting response to an insult or attack.
- Interferon
Interferon is a protein produced by cells in response to viruses and that stimulates the immune system.
- sofortig
immediate
- immunologisch
Immunological means relating to the immune system or immunology.
- Brüskierung
Snub, rebuff
- Immunreaktion
Immune response
- Overkill
Overkill means to do more than necessary to achieve a goal, often with negative consequences.
- flehmen
Flehmen response
Example sentences with “response”
I am waiting for a response. (Ich warte auf eine Antwort.)
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 'Antwort' or 'Reaktion'?
'Antwort' is for a reply to a message. 'Reaktion' is for a response to an event.