tsunami of reaction
- noun
- /tsuˈnɑːmi əv riˈækʃən/
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tsunami de reacciones
- The controversial law produced a tsunami of reaction across social media platforms.
Examples
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The celebrity's tweet triggered a tsunami of reaction from her followers.
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After the CEO resigned, the company faced a tsunami of reaction from investors and employees alike.
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The announcement triggered a tsunami of reaction from the public.
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After the scandal, there was a tsunami of reaction on social media.
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After the CEO resigned, the company faced a tsunami of reaction from investors and employees alike.
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The controversial law produced a tsunami of reaction across social media platforms.
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The announcement triggered a tsunami of reaction from the public.
Synonyms
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2.6
An immediate feeling after hearing or seeing something
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3.9
A sudden strong show of feeling like anger or laughter
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3.5
A short, strong period of activity or feeling
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3.0
A sudden strong burst of emotion or noise
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6.5
A sudden, strong public reaction of anger or criticism
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6.8
A large fast stream of questions, messages or criticism sent to someone
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7.6
A sudden violent attack, often by soldiers or severe weather
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7.0
A strong public reaction like anger or excitement
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3.6
A sudden very strong emotion or reaction that affects many people
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3.6
A sudden strong feeling that is hard to control
A sudden very strong feeling that you cannot control
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
The head noun 'tsunami' evokes a very large, sudden wave and 'of reaction' links that image to responses, so the intended sense of an overwhelming surge of responses is readily inferable from the parts. However, this is a metaphorical extension rather than a strictly literal or routine compositional pattern, so learners may need some exposure to this figurative use to be fully confident.
Etymology
The phrase tsunami of reaction paints the picture of a giant ocean wave: a tsunami that comes fast and hits the shore, washing over everything. That's why a 'tsunami of reaction' means 'a sudden and overwhelming surge of responses'.