Acting Out
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a usually irritating impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
Framework senses
- §1
- (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words)
- §2
- a usually irritating impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult