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. 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.

2. Robin Williams:

   Comedy is acting out optimism.

3. 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.

4. 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,'.

5. Danielle Sutton:

   Dramatic play can help children relieve anxiety by allowing them to act-out real-world events in a way that gives them a sense of control, for instance, pretending to take a trip to the hospital, or acting out a trip to the store where everyone wears masks.