The term 'AGAINST ACTION' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: SUE (3 letters), SUING (5 letters), SUES (4 letters), and ODDS (4 letters). SUE is a verb meaning to bring a legal action against someone, while SUING is the present participle of the verb. SUES is the third person singular present tense of the verb, and ODDS are the chances of success or failure in a given situation. Together, these words refer to the act of bringing a legal action against someone, and the chances of success or failure in doing so.