acting
/ˈæk.tɪŋ/ noun A2- Something done by a party—so called to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deed and action.
- Pretending.
- The occupation of an actor.
Plural actings
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Lynde says that all play-acting is abominably wicked.”
It was not your agents, but your play-acting, busybody self!
It concerns a friend for whom I am acting.
He was dressed for the part, and all his good angels had not the power to prevent him from acting it.
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