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Acting out

Acting out Meaning & Definition
Acting out Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Acting out?

[n] (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
[n] a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult

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See Also | display | effusion | gush | outburst

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