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. Ben LaRavia:

   As I look at my fiancée across the room I can see her that night, she had on a pair of blue coveralls and she had put some black paint all over her face and we were acting out this skit called 'cigar butts,'.

2. 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.

3. Winston Calvert:

   The officers were not acting out of line at any time during the arrest. The person involved in this altercation had a semi-automatic gun, and the officers were protecting themselves and the public. They did what had to be done to protect themselves.

4. 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.

5. Gabby Campos:

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