Action synonyms and antonyms
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A process or action that is part of a series in some work
idleness (antonym)
The state of being idle; inactivity.
(Archaic) Mental agitation
The limit of this quotient as the time of travel becomes vanishingly small; the first derivative of distance with respect to time.
A demand for money or property. An assertion that one is entitled to, or the perceived or actual right to receive, money or property. The totality of facts that gives rise to a right to receive money or property that is enforceable in court. In some states and in the federal courts, the same as claim for relief.
A process that involves changes within the nucleus of an atom
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Earnest, steady effort; constant diligence in or application to work
An earnest attempt or effort
A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.
Any state opposed to rest and quiet
A sending or mission (to do or accomplish something).
A slight movement:
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The capacity or power to do work, such as the capacity to move an object (of a given mass) by the application of force. Energy can exist in a variety of forms, such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, or nuclear, and can be transformed from one form to another. It is measured by the amount of work done, usually in joules or watts.
An undertaking or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
pl. conduct
The plot or events in a creative work
Movement is defined as changing locations or positions, a group of people with a shared aim or a development or change that occurs.
The power to produce an outcome or achieve a result:
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Energetic activity; effort
A period of something, usually painful or unpleasant
Work done by the hands.
A manner of proceeding; a way of performing or effecting something:
The definition of a stunt is the process that causes someone or something to stop growing, or something outrageous which is done to get attention.
(Slang) An act of prostitution. Generally used with turn.
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Suit means a collection or set of things.
A lawsuit
The definition of a lawsuit is a legal act of suing between private parties, or a case in a civil court.
A protracted controversy or struggle:
A promise or agreement to be at a particular place at a particular time:
(Uncountable, biology) The process by which a mature multicellular organism or part of an organism is produced by the addition of new cells.
Progress is moving forwards towards an end goal, or is making things better or more advanced.
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(Often figuratively) The process by which something unfolds or becomes revealed.
rest (antonym)
Sleep or the refreshment resulting from inactivity or sleep:
quiet (antonym)
The quality or condition of being quiet:
inaction (antonym)
Lack or absence of action.
trial (related)
The definition of a trial is a hearing in a court case, a test or a hardship.
plot (related)
A plan; a purpose.
See syn. study at (related)
The plot or events in a creative work
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(law) lawsuit
The plot or events in a creative work
A social art or skill
(Video games) An award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective.
The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.
The preparation of animated cartoons
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An arena is defined as a place or or location where forces contend or major events unfold.
(Uncountable) The way a device or system operates.
(Academia) An instance or event as a topic of study.
The manner of guiding or carrying oneself; personal deportment; mode of action; behavior.
An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.
The definition of a coup is a political uprising in which power changes hands or a successful strategic move.
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Action; actual performance
Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control:
The act or an instance of exciting.
(Biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
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hyperkinesia
Something that stimulates one to take action, work harder, etc.; stimulus
The definition of an inducement is a bribe or something that persuades someone to do something.
A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
The work accomplished by, or the role in production of, all workers, esp. workers for wages
Any movement or procedure intended as a skillful or shrewd step toward some objective; stratagem; artifice; scheme
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The definition of means is money or financing to afford or do something.
The mechanical aspect; technical part
A meaningful or expressive change in the position of the body or a part of the body; a gesture.
The act or process of motivating:
(Countable) (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
The act or process of doing something; performance or action:
A record of the business transacted by a learned society or other organized group
(Biology) An outgrowth of tissue; a projecting part:
A work of art or literature.
replevin
The recovery of goods by the person claiming to own them, on a promise to test the matter in court and give the goods up again if defeated
The property of being sprightly.
(Medicine) A stage or period in the course of a disease.
The definition of a stage is a platform or an area of raised floor.
A stage in a process:
Stimulus is something that causes a reaction, especially interest, excitement or energy.
A violent storm with high winds, esp. one accompanied by rain, hail, or snow
Continuous pressure of one part against another, as of a rafter against a wall
An act of carrying out some form of business between two persons.
The quality or state of being vivacious
inactivity (antonym)
The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.
inertia (antonym)
The more inertia an object has, the less the object will change its motion when it meets another force.
stagnation (antonym)
cessation (antonym)
A ceasing, or stopping, either forever or for some time
stoppage (antonym)
The act of stopping or the condition of being stopped; a halt:
repose (antonym)
Calm; tranquillity; peace
An action; doing
Often used in plural: behavior
The manner in which one behaves.
Freedom to do as one wishes:
A case offered as an exemplification or a precedent; an illustrative example. [from 16th c.]
Contention or strife:
action (related)
The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play:
be (related)
The manner in which one behaves.
military action
a military engagement
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
action at law
a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
action mechanism
the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
The state or quality of being active.
To follow out or carry out; do; perform; fulfill
To do, perform, or obey (a task or order, for example); carry out.
To sue is defined as to bring a legal action against a person or an organization.
To bring a lawsuit or defend against a lawsuit in court.
A public show that is popular in Spain, Mexico, and some other countries, in which a matador challenges a bull with a sword in an enclosed arena: in most countries, the bull is usually killed
funmaking
The definition of a subplot is an additional story line to the main plot of a fictional story.
tauromachy
Bullfighting (in classical times)
direct-action (related)
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consideration (related)
The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.
The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.
(Computing) A cover to protect and hide the back panel of a computer or other office machine.
A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
A strong organized effort to accomplish a purpose:
Effective legal or binding force; validity
Something that actually exists regarded as a subject for an artist:
The definition of a dash is a quick movement or a small amount of an ingredient.
A press, as of business or traffic, necessitating unusual haste or effort
Speed; swiftness; dispatch.
The definition of activism is the use of direct action to achieve an end, either for or against an issue.
(Informal) The power of going; animation; energy
(Australia, vulgar, dated) sewage.
(Informal) Alertness, vigor, or energy
A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
The definition of an exploit is a heroic act or an act worthy of praise.
something done
An individual deed
A means to an end:
The definition of a blow is a hard hit or upsetting news, or receiving upsetting information.
(Sciences) An individual discharge of lightning.
A scheme or maneuver designed to achieve an objective, as in surprising an enemy or deceiving someone.
The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.
(Games) An act of transferring a piece from one position to another in board games.
Activities that go on every day:
A thing to be done; business
concerted action (related)
To make complete; perfect
A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.
An activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood; a vocation.
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