Act
Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.
Cope
Cope verb - Come to terms with.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- This leads the men to act insane, amoral acts as a way to cope themselves before dying off.
Source: Reality Ensues / Video Games - The only way he can cope with it is to brush off all criticism and act like he doesn't care.
Source: Jerkass Façade -
Christa learns to trust her gut and not hesitate to act in critical situations, and also how to cope with treating ill children after losing her own son to cancer.
Source: Series / Code Black
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