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Another word for acting

acting Synonyms

acting

modif.

substitute, substituting, temporary, alternate, deputy, officiating, interim, delegated, assistant, adjutant, surrogate, pro tem; see also temporary. See syn. study at temporary.

Antonyms official*, confirmed, regular.

acting Synonyms

acting

n.

pretending, feigning, simulating, gesturing, ranting, spouting, orating, dramatizing, performing, behaving, playing, showing off, posturing, enactment, impersonation, depiction, portrayal, pantomime, rendition, dramatics, histrionic art, stage playing, stagecraft, simulation, theatricals, performance, dramatic action, mimicry, histrionics, mime, playacting.

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Another word for acting

adjective

Temporarily assuming the duties of another:

ad interim, interim, pro tem, provisional, temporary. See continue, substitute

noun

The art and occupation of an actor:
dramatics, stage. See action, performing arts, substitute
A display of insincere behavior:
act, disguise, dissemblance, masquerade, pretense, sham, show, simulation. See honest, true

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She is acting responsibly in his behalf.
If he was angry, he certainly wasn't acting like he usually did.
You're acting like a kid.
She.d been acting squirrelly the past two days.
Hardly. She's not capable of acting anyone's interest but her own. And, if I don't try to get you out of here, she'll still take you and your baby's souls.

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