ACTING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACTING?

Need another word that means the same as “acting”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “acting” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Acting” are: performing, playacting, playing, drama, the stage, the performing arts, dramatics, dramaturgy, stagecraft, theatricals, theatrics, the thespian art, show business, substitute

Acting as a Noun

Definitions of "Acting" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “acting” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The performance of a part or role in a drama.
• The art or occupation of performing fictional roles in plays, films, or television.

Synonyms of "Acting" as a noun (13 Words)

drama	A dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. Drama school.
dramatics	The study or practice of acting in and producing plays. She is known internationally for her work in creative dramatics.
dramaturgy	The art of writing and producing plays. Studies of Shakespeare s dramaturgy.
performing	The performance of a part or role in a drama.
playacting	The performance of a part or role in a drama.
playing	The act of playing a musical instrument.
show business	Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression.
stagecraft	Skill or experience in writing or staging plays.
the performing arts	The performance of a part or role in a drama.
the stage	The theater as a profession usually the stage.
the thespian art	A theatrical performer.
theatricals	Dramatic performances. Their love affair ended without theatricals.
theatrics	Excessively emotional and dramatic behavior. Stop your theatrics.

Usage Examples of "Acting" as a noun

• She studied acting in New York.
• An acting career.
• I'd prefer him not to go into acting as it's such an insecure business.

Acting as an Adjective

Definitions of "Acting" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “acting” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Serving temporarily especially as a substitute.
• Temporarily doing the duties of another person.

Synonyms of "Acting" as an adjective (1 Word)

substitute

Capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team. Substitute coffee.

Usage Examples of "Acting" as an adjective

• The acting president.
• The acting supervisor.

Associations of "Acting" (30 Words)

acoustic	Of or relating to the science of acoustics. These German made acoustics are exceptional value and a pleasure to play.
actor	A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television. He s a principal actor in this affair.
album	One or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc. His debut album was very much influenced by the jazz sound.
audition	Assess the suitability of someone for a role by means of an audition. She was auditioning people for her new series.
ballet	A creative work or performance of ballet or the music written for it. The Bolshoi Ballet.
casting	The act of creating something by casting it in a mold. Bronze castings.
choreograph	Compose the sequence of steps and moves for (a ballet or other performance of dance. The committee choreographs the movement of troops.
clown	Act as or like a clown. A circus clown.
dancing	The activity of dancing for pleasure or in order to entertain others. There will be folk music singing and dancing.
disco	Dance to disco music. The music hops from one genre to another electropop and post punk but also disco hip hop and soul.
earshot	The range or distance over which one can hear or be heard. The children were told to stay within earshot.
echo	Ring or echo with sound. Followers echoing the cries of their leaders.
eurhythmics	The interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding.
hearing	The act of hearing attentively. She had moved out of hearing.
histrionic	Characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected. A histrionic outburst.
impresario	A person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.
kachina	A person who represents a kachina in ceremonial dances.
mime	A theatrical performance using mime. The ceremony was followed by a series of precise mimes dances and songs.
mimic	An animal or plant that mimics another. He has great ability as a mimic.
performance	The extent to which an investment is profitable, especially in relation to other investments. They compared the cooking performance of each oven.
performing	The performance of a part or role in a drama.
playhouse	Plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of. The Oxford Playhouse.
playing	The act of playing a musical instrument.
quadrille	Music for dancing the quadrille. A 32 horse quadrille.
reverberation	Prolongation of a sound; resonance. Reverberations of the market crash were felt years later.
role	Normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting. What is your role on the team.
singer	United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875. A pop singer.
theatrical	Of or relating to the theater. One of the most theatrical figures in public life.
troupe	Organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical. A dance troupe.
understudy	Be an understudy or alternate for a role. He has played as understudy to Celtic s usual goalkeeper.