inaction (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena punished the city of Athens with a period of inaction, causing crops to stop growing and commerce to decline.

2. Sarah sat by the window, gazing at the raindrops falling against the glass in a state of inaction, waiting for her lover to return.

3. The magical sword wielded by the protagonist had the power to induce inaction upon their adversaries, freezing them in time.

4. In the animated series, the character's laziness often led to moments of inaction, with hilarious consequences.