SuaviloquyToday’s word

inaction

Inaction, n.

Etymology: [Pref. in. not + action: cf. inaction.]

Want of action or activity; forbearance from labor; idleness; rest; inertness. Berkeley.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists inaction only as an antonym, under act, exercise, operation.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms

actexerciseoperation

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