acting out

Noun
  1. A (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult (synset 107027710)
    is a type of: blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst - an unrestrained expression of emotion
  2. (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words);
    Considered to be healthy and therapeutic (synset 106901012)
    referred to in: psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology - the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
    is a type of: display - exhibiting openly in public view

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