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inaction

[ in-ak-shuhn ]

noun

  1. absence of action; idleness.


inaction

/ ɪ²Ôˈæ°ìʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. lack of action; idleness; inertia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inaction1

First recorded in 1700–10; in- 3 + action
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Earlier this month, the Trump administration said the reason for funding being pulled at Columbia was because of alleged "continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students".

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Experts on fascist regimes have been counseling all who will listen that among the first tactics employed by those seeking power is to overwhelm the masses to silence and inaction.

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It is one of the best ways to spark people to action and also one of the best ways to push people to inaction if you don't want them to operate.

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The organizers behind the rally said the senator’s inclination towards inaction is not an option in the second Trump era.

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I see the divide in the party as not being left versus center, but really about doing something versus doing nothing, or like change or status quo or action versus inaction.

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