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English *noun*: military action
1.	military action (act) a military engagement
		Samples	He saw action in Korea.
		Synonyms	action
		Broader (hypernym)	group action
		Narrower (hyponym)	amphibious landing, battle, blockade, conflict, defence, defense, defensive measure, electronic warfare, encirclement, engagement, EW, fight, police action, resistance, saber rattling, sabre rattling, sally, sortie, war, warfare
		Domain category	armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine

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