acting out vs display

display vs acting out

acting out and display both are nouns.

acting out is not a verb while display is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acting out	Yes	No	No	No
display	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, display is a hypernym of acting out; that is, display is a word with a broader meaning than acting out:

acting out: (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
display: exhibiting openly in public view

acting out (noun)	display (noun)
a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult	something shown to the public
(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic	a visual representation of something
	an electronic device that represents information in visual form
	exhibiting openly in public view
	something intended to communicate a particular impression
	behavior that makes your feelings public

acting out (verb)	display (verb)
	to show, make visible or apparent
	attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals

Difference between acting out and display

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