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OVERACTION Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word overaction. (opposite meanings)
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WordSaveSyns..UsageType
calmness
nounn
noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• an absence of strong winds or rain

• a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement

composure
nounn
noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

moderation
nounn
noun

• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

• a change for the better

• the trait of avoiding excesses

• the action of lessening in severity or intensity

poise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

• a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

• great coolness and composure under strain

verb

• be motionless, in suspension

• prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult

• cause to be balanced or suspended

• hold or carry in equilibrium

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

restraint
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

self-control
nounn
noun

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

subtlety
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

underacting
noun, adjectiven, adj
verb

• act (a role) with great restraint

Alternatives for CALMNESS

Words (12)

Alternatives for COMPOSURE

Words (12)

Alternatives for CONTROL

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Phrases (4)

Alternatives for MODERATION

Words (19)

Alternatives for POISE

Words (13)

Alternatives for RESERVE

Words (20)
Phrases (2)

Alternatives for RESTRAINT

Words (18)

Alternatives for SELF-CONTROL

Words (14)
Phrases (1)
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