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gush vs acting out

acting out vs gush

gush and acting out both are nouns.

gush is a verb but acting out is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gush Yes No Yes No
acting out Yes No No No
As nouns, acting out is a hyponym of gush; that is, acting out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gush:
  • gush: an unrestrained expression of emotion
  • acting out: a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
Other hyponyms of gush include cry, explosion, flare.
gush (noun) acting out (noun)
an unrestrained expression of emotion a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult
a sudden rapid flow (as of water) (psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
gush (verb) acting out (verb)
praise enthusiastically
issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
Difference between gush and acting out

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