loosen up vs act

act vs loosen up

loosen up is not a noun while act is a noun.

loosen up and act both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
loosen up	No	No	Yes	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, act is a hypernym of loosen up; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than loosen up:

loosen up: become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Other hypernyms of loosen up include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.

loosen up (noun)	act (noun)
	something that people do or cause to happen
	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

loosen up (verb)	act (verb)
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
cause to feel relaxed	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity	discharge one's duties
cause to become unblocked	play a role or part
become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner	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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