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role-playing

[ rohl-pley-ing ]

noun

  1. a method of instruction or psychotherapy aimed at changing attitudes and behavior, in which participants act out designated roles relevant to real-life situations.
  2. the modifying of a person's behavior to accord with a desired personal image, as to impress others or conform to a particular environment.


role-playing

noun

  1. psychol activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself See also psychodrama
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of role-playing1

First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences

Which is why we play around with identity in Season 2, role playing and him moving from job to job.

However, “Bashir”—not his real name—has been in the pirate role-playing trade a long time.

Is the popular role-playing game having problems with its monetary policy?

Baum asked whether these criteria also fit some of the chats deemed to be just role-playing.

“Compared to those, this looks like a very rich role-playing game experience,” Gaudiosi said.

I am going to relate another example which I hope will help you understand the role-playing technique for self-hypnosis.

This same pattern is precisely what you are to follow in using the role-playing technique.

If, after several weeks, you should still not be successful, use the role-playing technique.

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