Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪŋ aʊt/
noun a behavior that is a manifestation of unresolved emotional conflicts
A1 Acting out can be a way for children to express their emotions.
A2 The child's acting out behavior was a cry for attention.
B1 The therapist helped the teenager understand why he was acting out.
B2 The school counselor worked with the student to address his acting out in class.
C1 The actor's acting out on stage was met with critical acclaim.
C2 The director praised the actress for her powerful acting out in the emotional scene.
verb to express one's emotions or impulses through behavior rather than words
A1 The child was acting out because he was tired and hungry.
A2 She started acting out when she didn't get her way.
B1 The student was acting out in class, disrupting the lesson for everyone.
B2 The actor was praised for his ability to convincingly act out a wide range of emotions.
C1 The protesters were acting out against government corruption.
C2 The director gave specific instructions on how to act out the scene for maximum impact.
formal The child's behavior in class is concerning as he has been acting out frequently.
informal I think she's just acting out because she's feeling ignored.
slang He's always acting out for attention, it's so annoying.
figurative The storm was acting out with strong winds and heavy rain.
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