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Another word for acting

Adjective

  1. Temporarily assuming the duties of another

    2. See also:

    substitute

    continue

Another word for acting

Noun

  1. The art and occupation of an actor

    2. See also:

    substitute

    performing-arts

    action

  2. A display of insincere behavior

    3. See also:

    true

    honest

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Sentence Examples

  • She is acting responsibly in his behalf.

  • 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.

  • 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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