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English Definitions
act
N
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
act
N
something that people do or cause to happen
act
N
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
act
N
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
act
N
a manifestation of insincerity
act
V
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
act
V
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
act
V
play a role or part
act
V
discharge one's duties
act
V
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
act
V
be suitable for theatrical performance
act
V
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
act
V
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
act
V
behave unnaturally or affectedly
act
V
perform on a stage or theater
act as
V
function as or act like
act as
V
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
V
act in an uncontrolled manner
N
a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events
N
the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
V
carry further or advance
act on
V
regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice
act out
V
represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage
act out
V
act out; represent or perform as if in a play
V
act in an uncontrolled manner
act up
V
misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way
act up
V
make itself felt as a recurring pain
V
have and exert influence or effect
capable of being acted; suitable for the stage
N
North American herb with white poisonous berries
N
North American perennial herb with alternately compound leaves and racemes of small white flowers followed by bright red oval poisonous berries
N
a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex
N
large pale-green American moth with long-tailed hind wings and a yellow crescent-shaped mark on each forewing
N
trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
N
one of the proteins into which actomyosin can be split; can exist in either a globular or a fibrous form
(of radiate organisms) located on the surface or end on which the mouth is situated
N
the performance of a part or role in a drama
acting
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
acting out
N
a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
acting out
N
(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
N
a genus of sea anemone common in rock pools
N
any sea anemone or related animal
N
any sea anemone or related animal
N
any sea anemone or related animal
relating to or exhibiting actinism
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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