react v. 4) противодействовать; оказывать сопротивление, стремиться в обратном направлении или назад (against); The unions have reacted strongly against the government's wage and price controls....
hit out а) наносить сильные удары Surrounded by three men who were threatening him, Jim hit out in all directions and soon had them all lying unconscious on the ground. б) атаковать (на словах) A late speech gives a politician a good chance to hit out. The labour unions have hit out against wage controls....