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action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈæk ʃən /
NOUN
something done
Synonyms
STRONGEST
activity deal force life movement operation plan process reaction response
STRONG
agility alacrity alertness animation ballgame bit business bustle commotion dash energy enterprise flurry functioning game happening hoopla hopper industry liveliness motion occupation power proposition racket rush scene spirit stir stunt turmoil vigor vim vitality vivacity
WEAK
big idea in the works
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness inaction inactivity
STRONG
calm calmness dullness harmony indolence laziness lethargy peace quiet repose rest slowness stillness
WEAK
apathy inertia stoppage
NOUN
individual deed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
act effort exercise maneuver move operation performance procedure step
STRONG
accomplishment achievement dealings doing enterprise execution exertion exploit feat handiwork manipulation stroke thrust transaction undertaking
NOUN
a legal process
Synonyms
STRONGEST
case claim lawsuit litigation proceeding prosecution suit
STRONG
cause
NOUN
an aggressive military deed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict fight fighting
STRONG
battle combat contest encounter engagement fray skirmish warfare
Antonyms
STRONGEST
peace
STRONG
agreement harmony retreat surrender truce
WEAK
cessation

Example Sentences

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But he found himself posting a video message to employees days before, addressing federal immigration actions in the company’s hometown, Minneapolis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahead of launching the consultation, Sir Keir said: "The action we took on Grok sent a clear message that no platform gets a free pass."

From BBC

Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?

From BBC

Concerted employee action may start to change the AI calculus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The good news is that America is taking action.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.