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English 2 senses of the expression acting out:
NOUNcommunicationacting outa (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
communicationacting out(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words)
Englishacting out: 2 senses noun 1, communication
MeaningA (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult.
Broadereffusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullitionAn unrestrained / unrestrained expression / expression of emotion
Englishacting out: 2 senses noun 2, communication
Meaning(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic.
Categorypsychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicineThe branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
BroaderdisplayExhibiting openly in public view

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