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ACTOR Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word actor. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word actor. (close relations)
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player
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

• someone who plays a music as a profession

• a theatrical performer

• a person who pursues a number of different social and sexual partners simultaneously

• someone who takes part in an activity

histrion
noun

• a theatrical performer

performer
nounn
noun

• an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience

thespian
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to drama

noun

• a theatrical performer

actress
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a female actor

artist
nounn
noun

• a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

comedian
nounn
noun

• a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

• an actor in a comedy

entertainer
nounn
noun

• a person who tries to please or amuse

trouper
nounn
noun

• a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working

• an actor who travels around the country presenting plays

doer
nounn
noun

• a person who acts and gets things done

complainant
nounn
noun

• a person who brings an action in a court of law

participant
nounn
noun

• someone who takes part in an activity

• a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

plaintiff
nounn
noun

• a person who brings an action in a court of law

role
nounn
noun

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

• what something is used for

• normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

worker
nounn
noun

• a person who works at a specific occupation

• a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)

• sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

• a person who acts and gets things done

role player
nounn
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• a theatrical performer

Best Hypernyms For ACTOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for actor, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
performer actress artist entertainer impersonator individual mime mortal person player somebody someone soul thespian trouper thesp
Phrases (1)
performing artist

Alternatives for PLAYER

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