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act vs pantomime

pantomime vs act

act and pantomime both are nouns.

act and pantomime both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
pantomime Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pantomime is a hyponym of act; that is, pantomime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform on a stage or theater
  • pantomime: act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
Other hyponyms of act include stooge, mime, ham, ham it up, overact, overplay, underact, underplay.
act (noun) pantomime (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen a performance using gestures and body movements without words
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) pantomime (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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