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act out

verb

tr to reproduce (an idea, former event, etc) in actions, often by mime
psychiatry to express unconsciously (a repressed impulse or experience) in overt behaviour

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Police said the driver who ploughed into crowds at a stadium in the southern city of Zhuhai on Monday night acted out of unhappiness over a divorce settlement.

From BBC

He added Rowsell acted out of "simple greed for money" that was "greater than your concern for any customer".

From BBC

The only "solution" Trump offers is permission to act out toxic masculinity "in the most belligerent way possible."

From Salon

And once again, when you see this ballet, you’ll see the dancers are acting out a particular story.

From Los Angeles Times

The judge rejected a claim Kucharski had acted out of "foolish bravado" to provoke a reaction.

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