Synonyms for action

noun

1. Any state opposed to rest and quiet

   activity, movement, operation, performance, business, occupation, work, functioning, performing, behavior, response, reaction, execution, commission, manipulation, industry, bustle, turmoil, conflict, stir, flurry, animation, vivacity, enterprise, energy, drive, liveliness, alacrity, alertness, readiness, quickness, keenness, vigor, life, dash, commotion, rush, motion, mobility, haste, speed, activism, go*, doings*, snap*.

   Antonyms rest*, quiet, inaction.

2. An individual deed

   act, deed, feat, exploit, performance, accomplishment, something done, maneuver, step, achievement, thing, blow, stroke, thrust, stratagem, effort, enterprise, endeavor, move, movement, doing, effect, transaction, exertion, operation, bout, handiwork, dealings, procedure, stunt, trick.

3. A process at law

   suit, claim, litigation, lawsuit; see trial 2.

4. Military activity

   battle, engagement, combat, fighting; see battle 1, 2.

5. The plot or events in a creative work

   plot, development, progress, unfolding; see plot 2. See syn. study atbattle.

bring action

see action

take action