Synonyms for act up

Synonyms for (verb) act up

Synonyms: act up

Definition: make itself felt as a recurring pain

Usage: My arthritis is acting up again

Similar words: hurt, ache, smart

Definition: be the source of pain


Synonyms: carry on, act up

Definition: misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way

Usage: The children acted up when they were not bored

Similar words: misbehave, misconduct, misdemean

Definition: behave badly

Usage: The children misbehaved all morning


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