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acting out

DEFINITIONS OF: acting out

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n a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult

Type of:
blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst
an unrestrained expression of emotion

n (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic

Type of:
display
exhibiting openly in public view
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