What is another word for act out?
Pronunciation: [ˈakt ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
"Act out" is a phrasal verb commonly used to describe someone who is demonstrating an emotion or a behavior, whether it's positive or negative. It's a term mostly used in informal contexts, such as in everyday conversation or in entertainment.
Some synonyms for "act out" include "perform," "demonstrate," "emote," "playact," and "stage," among others. While all these words suggest someone is enacting something, "perform" and "stage" are more likely to denote a rehearsed and formal context, while "act out" has a more spontaneous feel. "Emote" and "playact" lean more toward the seriousness of the emotion being portrayed, while "demonstrate" can be used either seriously or playfully. All these synonyms can be used in various contexts, depending on what's being conveyed.
