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acting
noun
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Divide acting into syllables:

act · ing

How to pronounce acting:

Definition of acting:

acting (noun):
the art of an actor
the performance of a part or role in a drama.
the art or practice of representing a character on a stage or before cameras

Synonyms for acting:

activity
business
byplay
characterization
dramatics
dumb show
enacting
enactment
hamming
heroics
impersonation
method
method acting
mime
overacting
pantomime
performance
performing
performing arts
personation
playacting
playing
portrayal
portraying
reenactment
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Antonyms for acting:

abiding
certain
constant
definite
durable
endless
enduring
established
eternal
everlasting
firm
fixed
forever
immortal
immutable
imperishable
indefinite
indelible
indestructible
indissoluble
ineradicable
irreparable
irreversible
lasting
lifelong
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