Super Glossary

Act Noun Synonyms
deed, action, undertaking, operation, step, move, feat, exploit, accomplishment, achievement
The first act of the new commission was to ban smoking in public places.

performance, pretence, posture, stance, feigning, front, fake, dissimulation, show, deception, hoax, affectation
She didn't mean what she said - it was just an act.

performance, show, bit, skit, stand, routine, turn, sketch, thing, shtick
Stand-up comedians do their acts in nightclubs.

bill, law, decree, edict, statute, order, ordinance, command, mandate, resolution, measure, enactment
Are the opening hours of public houses in England regulated by act of Parliament.

Act Verb Synonyms
behave (oneself), carry on, deport oneself, comport oneself, conduct oneself
I don't know how she'll act when we're in public.

feign, pretend, counterfeit, fake, dissemble, make believe, sham, simulate, dissimulate, posture
You may think him sincere, but I know he is just acting.

perform, play, do
She is acting in the West End.

portray, represent, impersonate, act out, personify, take or play the part or role of, personate
Reginald acts the fool whenever he has had too much to drink.

take effect, work, operate, function, perform
This drug will act only if taken with meals.

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