Synonyms for act

Other words for “act”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “act”. The most common are enactment, deed, human action, human activity, routine.

noun a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

noun something that people do or cause to happen

noun a short performance that is part of a longer program

verb perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Synonymsmove

Oppositesrefrain

verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Synonymsbehave do

verb play a role or part

verb pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

verb have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

Synonymswork

verb behave unnaturally or affectedly

verb perform on a stage or theater

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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