English
Detailed Synonyms for acting out in English
acting out:
acting out [the ~] noun
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the acting out
– (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic 1the acting out– (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic 1 -
the acting out
– a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult 1the acting out– a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult 1