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Antonyms for actors
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : ak-ter |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk tər |
Definition of actors
Origin :- late 14c., "an overseer, guardian, steward," from Latin actor "an agent or doer," also "theatrical player," from past participle stem of agere (see act (n.)). Mid-15c. as "a doer, maker," also "a plaintiff." Sense of "one who performs in plays" is 1580s, originally applied to both men and women.
- noun person who performs, entertains by role-playing
- It is all untrue; actors were then, as now, only mummers without judgement.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- There are a few who are so perfect that they do not seem to be actors at all.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- Though I believe one reason of their depravity is the badness of the actors.
- Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
- "There is no of course in it, when men are the actors," dissented Mrs. Jenkins.
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- These strange-looking individuals did not belong to the world of actors.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- He makes the actors, and they do not act,—they are their part.
- Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
- The actors stopped their music and fell down on the stage in prayer.
- Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
- The official is at once informed and he sends for a company of actors.
- Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
- I have the actors, I have the costumes ready, just leave it to me.
- Extract from : « The Middle Class Gentleman » by Moliere
- It was, indeed, a good face to build on, as actors say in regard to make-up.
- Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
Synonyms for actors
- amateur
- artist
- barnstormer
- bit player
- character
- clown
- comedian
- entertainer
- extra
- foil
- ham
- hambone
- headliner
- idol
- impersonator
- ingenue
- lead
- mime
- mimic
- pantomimist
- performer
- play-actor
- player
- soubrette
- stand-in
- star
- stooge
- straight person
- thesp
- thespian
- trouper
- understudy
- ventriloquist
- villain
- walk-on
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