Antonyms for in action

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : ak-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk ʃən

Definition of in action

Origin : mid-14c., "cause or grounds for a lawsuit," from Anglo-French accioun, Old French accion (12c.) "action, lawsuit, case," from Latin actionem (nominative actio) "a putting in motion; a performing, doing," noun of action from past participle stem of agere "to do" (see act (v.)). Sense of "something done, an act, deed" is late 14c. Meaning "fighting" is from c.1600. As a film director's command, it is attested from 1923. Meaning "excitement" is recorded from 1968. Phrase actions speak louder than words is attested from 1731.

As in practical : adj realistic, useful
As in running : adj continuous, flowing, operating
As in laissez-faire : noun abstention from interference
As in languor : noun lethargy
As in lassitude : noun lethargy
As in lethargy : noun laziness, sluggishness
As in repose : noun restfulness; calm
As in standstill : noun stop
As in stillness : noun silence
As in torpor : noun lethargy
As in quiescence : noun repose
As in sluggishness : noun apathy
As in inaction : noun state of doing nothing
As in dormancy : noun abeyance
As in hebetude : noun lethargy
As in languidness : noun lethargy
As in leadenness : noun lethargy
As in peacefulness : noun stillness
As in placidity : noun stillness
As in placidness : noun stillness
As in quietness : noun stillness
As in torpidity : noun lethargy
As in tranquillity : noun stillness
As in untroubledness : noun stillness

Synonyms for in action

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