Synonyms for acting out
act·ing out

Princeton's WordNet

1. acting outnoun

   a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult

2. acting outnoun

   (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic

Matched Categories

1. • Display
   • Effusion
   • Psychiatry

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1. Gabby Campos:

   We see the studies and we know how scary the situation actually is, and we're acting out of fear.

2. Nick McKeller:

   There are other videos floating around showing them pulling on my jersey and pouring a beer on me. From there, instincts kick in, as a person, I’m not a fighter. I’d rather give you a hug and a high five, and go on our way. All acting out of self-defense. I’d never promote or condone physical violence.

3. Chris Baker:

   I think we've seen a lot of the negative stuff already, with people acting out against foreigners, and we'll get more of that, we've seen some impact of people not coming here - you know, a shortage of nursing, and soon a shortage of people picking vegetables and all those summer-type jobs that English people don't want to do.

4. Lori Loughlin:

   I went along with a plan to give my daughters an unfair advantage in the college admissions process, in doing so I ignored my intuition and allowed Actress Lori Loughlin to be swayed from my moral compass. I thought I was acting out of love for my children. But in reality, it only undermined and diminished my daughters' abilities and accomplishments.

5. Damon Raskin:

   I have seen firsthand how the pressure of fame and stardom can trigger vulnerable kids to develop both bad behavior and mental illness, it is the stress for those with poor coping skills that can then lead to acting out. For those with the right genetics, this can trigger illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia.