HISTRIONICS

histrionics

(noun) a deliberate display of emotion for effect

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

histrionics pl (plural only)

Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response; melodramatics.

Usage notes

• Do not confuse histrionics with hysterics.

Synonyms

• (exaggerated behaviour): drama, melodrama, melodramatics

Hyponyms

• testrionics

Anagrams

• trichinosis

Source: Wiktionary



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