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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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The government says authorities have carried out raids and taken action against hoarders and black marketeers who are exploiting shortages to price gouge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Shares were up fractionally in Wednesday’s premarket action.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

It was not a red-card foul but once at the monitor the referee had to take the correct disciplinary action.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The spate of cases has shaken a narrowly divided House, where pressure has mounted on leaders of both parties to enforce ethical standards even as political calculations complicate disciplinary action.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I call out, hoping to see Asase’s blade jump into action and free me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Vocabulary lists containing action

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Common Core Grade 6, List 1

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Common Core Grade 5, List 1

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