Ape and Acting out

Ape verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.

Acting out and ape are semantically related In some cases you can use "Acting out" instead a verb "Ape".

Acting out noun - A (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult.

Ape and acting out are semantically related in pretend to be another topic. Sometimes you can use "Ape" instead a verb "Acting out".