Action Movie Vocabulary

noun A sudden loud noise

verb To strike or hit something with a loud noise

adverb In a sudden and intense manner

• The loud bang of the fireworks echoed through the night sky.
• I heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen, I think something fell.
• That party was a real bang, everyone was having a great time.
• She slammed the door with a bang, signifying the end of their relationship.

noun an explosive weapon that is used to destroy buildings, vehicles, or other targets

verb to attack or destroy with a bomb

• The bomb squad successfully diffused the explosive device.
• I heard there was a bomb threat at the airport.
• That party last night was the bomb!
• Her new album is a bomb, everyone is talking about it.

verb to wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

• The suspect attempted to brandish a weapon in front of the officers.
• He brandished his new phone to show off its features.
• She brandished her dance moves on the dance floor.
• The politician tried to brandish his power during the debate.

noun a pursuit or hunt

verb to pursue in order to catch or catch up with

• The police engaged in a high-speed chase to apprehend the suspect.
• I love watching action movies with intense chase scenes.
• We decided to chase the sunset and see where it takes us.
• Success is not something you chase, but something you attract by the person you become.

noun a sudden and disastrous failure or decline

verb to suddenly lose power or stop working

• The investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the plane crash.
• I heard there was a big crash on the highway this morning.
• Did you see that crazy car crash on the news last night?
• The stock market took a crash after the announcement of the new regulations.

noun a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an agreed set of rules

• The two noblemen engaged in a formal duel to settle their dispute.
• Those two guys are going to have a duel at the park later.
• I heard they're gonna duel it out behind the school after class.
• The debate between the two scholars turned into an intellectual duel.

noun a person or thing that kills, especially a murderer

adjective causing or capable of causing death

• The forensic team is still investigating the identity of the serial killer.
• Did you hear about that killer on the loose in the neighborhood?
• That movie was killer, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His killer instinct on the basketball court is unmatched.

noun violent or damaging disorder; chaos

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• The protest turned into a scene of mayhem as the crowd became unruly.
• The party last night was total mayhem, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
• The concert was pure mayhem, the mosh pit was insane.
• His mind was in a state of mayhem as he tried to make sense of the confusing situation.

noun a person who is fleeing or evading something, typically the law

preposition used to indicate movement or action in relation to a particular location or situation

• The fugitive was caught after months spent on the run.
• He's been on the run since he skipped bail.
• The thieves are on the run from the cops.
• She felt like she was always on the run, never able to relax.

noun a period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a group of people

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• The city was in chaos as the wild elephant went on a rampage through the streets.
• Did you hear about the crazy guy who went on a rampage at the mall?
• That movie was so intense, it felt like the monsters were going on a rampage!
• Her emotions went on a rampage, causing her to say things she didn't mean.

noun a direct and honest way of speaking or behaving

adjective honest and direct in speech or behavior

• The detective was known for his straight shooting approach to solving cases.
• I appreciate your straight shooting style of giving feedback.
• I like how you always keep it real and do some straight shooting.
• Her straight shooting words cut through the tension in the room.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

• The storm hit the coast violently, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• The two cars collided violently at the intersection, resulting in a loud crash.
• He was so angry that he punched the wall violently, leaving a hole in it.
• Her words hit him violently, shattering his confidence and leaving him feeling vulnerable.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The driver was instructed to hit the gas in order to accelerate quickly.
• When the light turns green, hit the gas and let's go!
• Dude, hit the gas and let's get out of here before the cops show up.
• After a slow start, the team decided to hit the gas and push forward with their project.

noun a slang term for a firearm or gun

• The helicopter, also known as a choppa, is a vital mode of transportation for many businesses.
• Let's take the choppa to the party tonight!
• I heard the choppa is the fastest way to get to the city.
• Her words were like a choppa, cutting through the silence with precision.

noun A wrestling move in which one person forcefully throws another person to the ground

verb To perform a body-slam wrestling move on someone

• The wrestler executed a perfect body-slam during the match.
• Did you see that guy get body-slammed in the ring?
• He totally body-slammed his opponent to the ground.
• The news article body-slammed the politician for his controversial statements.

noun a celebratory gesture in which two people lightly jump and bump their chests together

verb to engage in a chest bump

• During the celebratory event, the two colleagues engaged in a chest bump.
• After scoring a goal, the players chest bumped in excitement.
• The friends decided to chest bump as a way to celebrate their victory.
• The news of the promotion felt like a chest bump of happiness.

noun a type of film or video game characterized by fast-paced action and violence

verb to engage in a shoot 'em up game or activity

• The shoot 'em up video game genre is known for its fast-paced action and intense gameplay.
• Let's play some shoot 'em up games on the console tonight.
• I love kicking back and playing shoot 'em ups on my PC.
• The political debate turned into a verbal shoot 'em up as both candidates attacked each other's policies.