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Play-act - English meaning

Play-act – definitions in English dictionary

verb

To hide your feelings from other people, or to entertain them, by deliberately behaving in a way that does not represent your true feelings

Usage examples:

He knew she wasn't play-acting., children sometimes play-act their idea of what an adult might do.

Play-act translation into English

Play-act: translate from English into Chinese

Translate play-act into Chinese (Simplified)}
演戏, 做戏

Play-act: translate from English into Dutch

Translate play-act into Dutch}
Toneelstuk, Komedie spelen, Doen alsof

Play-act: translate from English into French

Translate play-act into French}
Jeu de rôle, Faire de théâtre

Play-act: translate from English into German

Translate play-act into German}
Theaterstück, Mimen, Schauspielern

Play-act: translate from English into Hindi

Translate play-act into Hindi}
नाटक-अभिनय, अभिनेता होना, बहाना करना, ढोंग करना

Play-act: translate from English into Italian

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Atto teatrale, Fare la commedia

Play-act: translate from English into Korean

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연극, 속임수를 쓰다, 극화하다, 연 극화하다

Play-act: translate from English into Russian

Translate play-act into Russian}
Пьеса, Быть актером, Притворяться, Играть, Ломать комедию

Play-act: translate from English into Spanish

Translate play-act into Spanish}
Actuar, Hacer teatro, Desempeñar un papel

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Play-act – similar words

play-acting

noun

An attempt to hide your feelings from other people, or to entertain them, by deliberately behaving in a way that does not represent your true feelings

Usage examples:

Don't take any notice of him - it's just play-acting.
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