act out
The term "act out" has versatile meanings, ranging from expressing emotions through actions to performing scenes or roles.
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Definition
B2Behavior
(psychology, informal)To express emotions or feelings through behavior instead of words.
Example
- The child began to act out his frustration by throwing toys.
B1Performance
(theatrical, educational)To perform a role or scene from a play, story, or situation.
Example
- The students were asked to act out a scene from Shakespeare's play.
B2Behavior
(informal)To behave disruptively or poorly, often to draw attention or express distress.
Example
- The teenager acted out in class to get attention from his peers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "act out":
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