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forceful action

[ˈfɔːrsfəl ˈækʃən]
nounpl: forceful actions
ação vigorosa
1. A vigorous, powerful, or determined course of action taken with strong effect or impact
The government took forceful action to stop the protests.
O governo tomou uma ação vigorosa para parar os protestos.
2. A decisive intervention or measure implemented with strength and conviction
Forceful action was needed to address the crisis immediately.
Uma ação vigorosa era necessária para resolver a crise imediatamente.
Synonyms
vigorous actiondecisive actionstrong actionfirm actionaggressive actiondetermined action
Antonyms
passive actionweak actionindecisive actiontimid actionhalfhearted action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação vigorosa; ação enérgica
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ação firme; ação decisiva
business and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
ação enérgica
frequently used in media and government statements
Portugal
ação enérgica; ação vigorosa
formal contexts; also 'medida de força'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take forceful action
resort to forceful action
exercise forceful action
employ forceful action
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