What is another word for responding?

Here are some words you can use instead of "responding," depending on the context:

General:

* Answering

* Replying

* Reacting

* Retorting

* Counteracting

Formal:

* Responding (this is still a perfectly acceptable formal word)

* Reiterating

* Affirming

* Acknowledging

* Confirming

Informal:

* Chiming in

* Firing back

* Coming back

* Jumping in

* Shooting back

Specific Actions:

* Agreeing

* Disagreeing

* Explaining

* Clarifying

* Justifying

The best word to use will depend on the specific situation.