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Definitions

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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If designers understood the hurdles that users faced, they could reduce the friction between intention and action by making the machine intuitive to use.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

District Judge Dolly M. Gee’s chambers did not respond to a request for comment about why no similar action has been taken in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Investors can take action now as they get ready for a potentially bumpy road ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

To get action shots, the refrigerator is hooked up to water and electricity, said Long, who has worked as a professional photographer for nearly two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Germany retaliated by sending its fleet of submarines into action.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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