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Synonyms & Antonyms of playacting
(Entry 1 of 2)
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
- it was clear to her friends that her reaction to the news was pure playacting
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playacting
verbpresent participle of playact
Synonyms of playacting (Entry 2 of 2)
as in playing, acting
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