alienation vs action

action vs alienation

alienation and action both are nouns.

alienation is not a verb while action is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
alienation	Yes	No	No	No
action	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, action is a hypernym of alienation; that is, action is a word with a broader meaning than alienation:

alienation: the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly
action: something done (usually as opposed to something said)

alienation (noun)	action (noun)
the action of alienating; the action of causing to become unfriendly	the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
(law) the voluntary and absolute transfer of title and possession of real property from one person to another	a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
the feeling of being alienated from other people	something done (usually as opposed to something said)
separation resulting from hostility	a military engagement
	an act by a government body or supranational organization
	the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
	In firearms terminology, the mechanism that handles the ammunition (loads, locks, fires, and extracts the cartridges).
	the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
	the series of events that form a plot
	a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
	the state of being active

alienation (verb)	action (verb)
	put in effect
	institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

Difference between alienation and action

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