Answer: reacted

AnswerCrossword Clue
REACTED

Came back (with)

REACTED

Didn't take it lying down

REACTED

Underwent chemical change

REACTED
Flinched, maybe
REACTED
Flinched, e.g.
REACTEDWasn't passive
REACTEDShowed a response
REACTEDDid a double-take
REACTEDWasn't deadpan
REACTEDAnswered.
REACTEDResponded.
REACTEDWas affected by some influence.
REACTEDResponded to a stimulus
REACTEDDid a double take
REACTEDTook the bait
REACTEDDid a knee jerk
REACTEDShowed one's feelings
REACTEDResponded to
REACTEDShowed an effect
REACTEDFlinched or blinked