acting

[ak-ting] / ˈæk tɪŋ /

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substituting in a role adj.
entertaining, performing n.

ADJECTIVE

substituting in a role

Synonyms

STRONG

adjutant alternate assistant delegated deputy interim surrogate temporary

WEAK

ad interim pro tem pro tempore provisional

Antonyms

WEAK

permanent

NOUN

entertaining, performing

Synonyms

STRONG

assuming characterization depiction dramatics dramatizing enacting enactment feigning hamming histrionics imitating imitation impersonation improvisation mime mimicry pantomime performance playing portrayal portraying posing posturing pretending pretense putting rendition seeming simulating stagecraft stooging theatre theatricals

WEAK

play acting showing off

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Director Prakash Jha's Rajneeti in 2010 added another dimension to his acting as his portrayal of an astute politician was delivered with perfection.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

When she emerged, her husband, campaign staff and others in her circle noticed she was acting differently, according to Phoenix New Times.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Economists remind us that the Luddites were acting rationally.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

All four of the home’s bedrooms are quite spacious, with the primary suite acting as a peaceful retreat.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Peter was acting in the theater here, and getting bigger parts all the time.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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