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Synonyms & Similar Words
performing
pretending
mimicking
imitating
simulating
role-playing
playacting
posing
feigning
faking
disguising
masquerading
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hiding
deceiving
misleading
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reenacting
recreating
interpreting
portraying
depicting
representing
personating
impersonating
mimicking
aping
emulating
copying
simulating
emulating
Meaning of Acting
The primary meaning of the word "acting" refers to the art or activity of performing in a play, movie, or other form of entertainment.
Definitions
- The art or practice of representing a character on stage or screen
- * The act of doing something with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone
- * The state of being engaged in a performance or show
Etymology of Acting
The word "acting" originates from the Old French word "acte" or "acter", which is derived from the Latin word "agere", meaning "to do" or "to perform"
Historically, the term "acting" referred to the act of doing or performing something, but over time it evolved to specifically refer to the art of performing on stage or screen
Example Uses
- She has been acting in films for over a decade
- * He's very good at acting like a professional
- * The company is acting to prevent a further decline in sales
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reality
truth
honesty
sincerity
authenticity
genuineness
realism
actuality
factuality
straightforwardness
candor
frankness
openness
transparency
directness
seriousness
earnestness
simplicity
naturalness