Meaning

1. answer, response, reply (something said in reaction to a statement, question, accusation, or request)
2. answer (verbal or written response to a question given by a teacher meant to check a student's knowledge)
3. answer, response, reply (something done physically in reponse)
4. answer (solution to a problem)
5. response (move done in reponse to another player)
6. (obsolete) responsibility
7. retort
8. prophecy
9. argument; objection, lack of agreement
10. defendant's response in court
11. threat
12. utterance
13. expression loyalty or subservience
14. declaration of war
15. revenge; payback