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Antonyms for execution
ˌɛk sɪˈkyu ʃənex·e·cu·tion

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  1. executionnoun

    An act is strictly and originally something accomplished by an exercise of power, in which sense it is synonymous with deed or effect. Action is a doing. Act is therefore single, individual, momentary; action a complex of acts, or a process, state, or habit of exerting power. We say a virtuous act, but rather a virtuous course of action. We speak of the action of an acid upon a metal, not of its act. Act is used, also, for the simple exertion of power; as, an act of will. In this sense an act does not necessarily imply an external effect, while an action does. Morally, the act of murder is in the determination to kill; legally, the act is not complete without the striking of the fatal blow. Act and deed are both used for the thing done, but act refers to the power put forth, deed to the result accomplished; as, a voluntary act, a bad deed. In connection with other words act is more usually qualified by the use of another noun, action by an adjective preceding; we may say a kind act, though oftener an act of kindness, but only a kind action, not an action of kindness. As between act and deed, deed is commonly used of great, notable, and impressive acts, as are achievement, exploit, and feat.

    Festus: We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths.

    Bailey Festus, A Country Town, sc. 7.

    A feat exhibits strength, skill, personal power, whether mental or physical, especially the latter; as, a feat of arms, a feat of memory. An exploit is a conspicuous or glorious deed, involving valor or heroism, usually combined with strength, skill, loftiness of thought, and readiness of resource; an achievement is the doing of something great and noteworthy; an exploit is brilliant, but its effect may be transient; an achievement is solid, and its effect enduring. Act and action are both in contrast to all that is merely passive and receptive. The intensest action is easier than passive endurance.

    Antonyms:
    cessation, deliberation, endurance, immobility, inaction, inactivity, inertia, passion (In philosophic sense), quiescence, quiet, repose, rest, suffering, suspension

    Synonyms:
    accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, performance, proceeding, transaction, work

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. execution, executing, capital punishment, death penaltynoun

    putting a condemned person to death

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

  2. performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into actionnoun

    the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

    "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"

    Synonyms:
    instruction execution, performance, carrying into action, functioning, public presentation, implementation, operation, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, death penalty, murder, writ of execution, slaying

  3. execution, instruction executionnoun

    (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

  4. execution, execution of instrumentnoun

    (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

  5. execution, writ of executionnoun

    a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

  6. execution, implementation, carrying outnoun

    the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order

    "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, effectuation, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

  7. murder, slaying, executionnoun

    unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

    Synonyms:
    slaying, performance, carrying into action, death penalty, implementation, instruction execution, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, murder, writ of execution

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. executionnoun

    Synonyms:
    performance, effectuation, consummation, perpetration, accomplishment

How to use execution in a sentence?

  1. Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan:

    The Federal Reserve is approaching a critical point in our economic recovery as The Federal Reserve deliberates the future path of monetary policy, unfortunately, the recent focus on my financial disclosure risks becoming a distraction to the Federal Reserve's execution of that vital work.

  2. Claudio Descalzi:

    In the 80s and 90s, we were very close to the projects and controlled costs and execution. In 2000s, when we became rich, we became less cost-efficient.

  3. Chief Executive Kurt Graves:

    We could go public right now if we wanted but strategically and operationally it is best to stay private for now because we are well-financed and having a laser focus on execution when you are getting ready to launch a diabetes drug is a big benefit, at some point I'm sure we will be a public company. We hope when we do that we will have launched our first medicine and we have multiple exciting products coming through in the pipeline.

  4. Stuart Graham:

    We believe Mr Cryan will be able to review the size and scale of the investment bank with a much harsher lens than Mr Jain, the execution risk is higher than normal at Deutsche, but so too is the investor unhappiness. We therefore expect the shares to out-perform, at least for the next few months, on the back of this cathartic management change.

  5. Tony Abbott:

    I'm in the business of trying to find constructive solutions and we've made our position on the execution of these Australians pretty clear, we think these two people who've been on death row now for a decade have been thoroughly rehabilitated and reformed.

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Words popularity by usage frequency

rankingword
#1547rest
#3458execution
#4205quiet
#5067suspension
#5907suffering
#14627endurance
#16872cessation
#22959inertia
#28771inactivity
#30710deliberation
#36114inaction
#38211repose
#89110immobility
#109877quiescence

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