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pantomime vs act

act vs pantomime

pantomime and act both are nouns.

pantomime and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pantomime Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of pantomime; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than pantomime:
  • pantomime: act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only
  • act: perform on a stage or theater
Other hypernyms of pantomime include play, playact, roleplay.
pantomime (noun) act (noun)
a performance using gestures and body movements without words 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
pantomime (verb) act (verb)
act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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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