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Antonyms for performance
pərˈfɔr mənsper·for·mance
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
performancenoun
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, suspensionSynonyms:
accomplishment, achievement, act, action, consummation, deed, doing, effect, execution, exercise, exertion, exploit, feat, motion, movement, operation, proceeding, transaction, work
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
performance
Synonyms:
accomplishment, act, execution, deed, exploit, work, achievement, enterprise, operation
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Princeton's WordNet
performance, public presentationnoun
a dramatic or musical entertainment
"they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity"
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functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into actionperformancenoun
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
"we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
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functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into actionperformance, 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"
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instruction execution, carrying into action, functioning, public presentation, implementation, execution, operation, capital punishment, execution of instrument, executing, carrying out, death penalty, murder, writ of execution, slayingperformancenoun
any recognized accomplishment
"they admired his performance under stress"; "when Roger Maris powered four home runs in one game his performance merits awe"
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functioning, public presentation, carrying out, execution, operation, carrying into actionoperation, functioning, performancenoun
process or manner of functioning or operating
"the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"
Synonyms:
surgery, mathematical operation, process, procedure, surgical operation, cognitive operation, public presentation, carrying into action, execution, functioning, carrying out, operation, military operation, cognitive process, surgical procedure, mental process, mathematical process, surgical process
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
performancenoun
Synonyms:
execution, achievement, accomplishment, trick, feat, exploit, stunt, deed, act
How to use performance in a sentence?
Losing interest due to performance issues is common, but HSDD is its own thing, it’s an absence of erotic thoughts and a lack of desire for sex that has to be present for six months. It also cannot be better explained by another disorder or other stressors: It can’t be due to depression. It can’t be due to a bad relationship. It can’t be due to taking an antidepressant.
I just want to address the Syrian people and all of Syria. It would be my honour, and I wish, to have my first performance in Syria.
Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come, he was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz.
This performance really attracted me because it is a crazy thing that someone does once in their lifetime. It is something different, beautiful.
I thought we played well, in the first half I thought that was as good a performance as we are capable of giving, it feels like defeat because we were preparing to celebrate a victory and we don't have that possibility now.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#557 | performance | |
#1547 | rest | |
#4205 | quiet | |
#5067 | suspension | |
#5907 | suffering | |
#14627 | endurance | |
#16872 | cessation | |
#22959 | inertia | |
#28771 | inactivity | |
#30710 | deliberation | |
#36114 | inaction | |
#38211 | repose | |
#89110 | immobility | |
#109877 | quiescence |
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