Definitions for: 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



See Also: display, effusion, gush, outburst

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