military action

Noun

1.

military action - a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea" Synonyms: action

action, amphibious landing, armed forces, armed services, battle, blockade, conflict, defence, defense, defensive measure, electronic warfare, encirclement, engagement, EW, fight, group action, military, military machine, police action, resistance, saber rattling, sabre rattling, sally, sortie, war, war machine, warfare