Action noun synonym

1. What is the noun for action?
2. What are examples of action nouns?

What is the noun for action?

action noun (DOING SOMETHING)

the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem or difficulty: This problem calls for swift/prompt action from the government.

What are examples of action nouns?

“Action noun” is my term for a noun that resembles a particular verb in both spelling and meaning. Examples are movement, spelt substantially like the verb MOVE and able to mean “moving”, and carriage, similar obviously to CARRY and able to mean “carrying” (see 131. Uses of “Action” Nouns).