Acting Out — synonyms, definition

1. acting out (Noun)

acting out (Noun) — A (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult.

acting out (Noun) — (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic.

blowup display ebullition effusion gush outburst

2. acting out (Verb)

enacting reenacting

acting out (Verb) — Represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage.

acting out (Verb) — Act out; represent or perform as if in a play. ex. "She acted out what had happened earlier that day"

acting playing representing