Synonyms and antonyms of To show or express emotions in American Thesaurus

show (verb)

to behave in a way that allows people to know your feelings, opinions, or personal qualities

display (verb)

to show a feeling, quality, or attitude by the way you behave

manifest (verb)

formal to show something such as a feeling or ability, so that it is easy to notice

express yourself ()

to show your feelings in a particular way

make no secret of something ()

to make no attempt to hide your feelings about something

give away ()

to show an emotion or quality that you are trying to hide

offer (verb)

to express your feelings toward someone

voice (verb)

formal to express your opinions or feelings about something, especially negative feelings

render (verb)

formal to express, show, or perform something in a particular way

surrender (verb)

literary to allow yourself to show your feelings and to do what you really want to do

act out ()

to express your thoughts or feelings through your words or behavior

bare (verb)

mainly literary if you bare yourself or bare your soul, you tell someone your most private thoughts

be a study in something ()

to show a particular emotion or quality by your appearance

be in rapture/raptures (literary)

literary to be in an extremely happy or excited state, and show this by what you say

betray (verb)

if you betray a feeling or quality that you want to hide or that you are not aware of, your words or face make it clear to people

blaze (verb)

if someone’s eyes blaze, they show a sudden strong emotion, especially anger

carry on (informal)

informal to behave in an angry, excited, or emotional way

choke (verb)

if your voice chokes, you cannot speak clearly, usually because of a strong emotion or because you are laughing

cloud (verb)

if an emotion clouds your eyes, your eyes show the emotion

cloud over ()

if your face or eyes cloud over, they show a negative emotion

crack (verb)

if your voice cracks, it goes higher and lower, and you cannot control it, especially because of a strong emotion or because you are going to cry

emanate (verb)

formal if you emanate a lot of a quality or feeling, or if it emanates from you, you show it without expressing it in words

emote (verb)

to express an emotion in a very obvious way

evince (verb)

very formal to show a particular feeling, quality, or attitude

explode (verb)

to express strong emotions in a sudden, noisy, and often violent way

extend (verb)

formal to offer something such as a welcome, thanks, or sympathy to someone

externalise ()

a British spelling of externalize

externalize (verb)

formal to express feelings and thoughts

get someone/something out of your system ()

to get rid of a strong wish to do something or strong feelings about someone

give (full) rein to something/give something (full) rein ()

to let your imagination or feelings develop in an uncontrolled way

give vent to ()

to express very strong anger or sadness

glint (verb)

if someone’s eyes glint, they show a strong emotion such as anger

glitter (verb)

if your eyes glitter, they show a strong emotion such as anger

glow (verb)

to show strong and happy emotion, especially in your face

glow (verb)

if your eyes glow with an emotion, they show that emotion very clearly

gush (verb)

if words or emotions gush from you, you unexpectedly express them very strongly

hold (verb)

literary if your face or voice holds a particular emotion, it shows it

let loose ()

to express strong emotions or opinions

light up ()

if someone’s face or eyes light up, they express a strong emotion, usually happiness or excitement

not pull any/your punches ()

to express your feelings and opinions, especially criticism, very clearly

open up ()

to talk more about your personal feelings and experiences

pour out ()

to tell someone everything that you are feeling

quaver (verb)

if your voice quavers, it is not steady because you are feeling nervous or afraid

radiate (verb)

to show a particular feeling or attitude in your expression or behavior

release (verb)

to get rid of a negative feeling, especially one that you have had for a long time

send a/the message (that) ()

if a group of people sends a particular message, they publicly show other people how they feel about something

shine (verb)

if people’s eyes or faces shine, they look extremely happy or excited

show your hand ()

to let someone know what you intend to do or what methods you have of doing it

signal (verb)

if you signal a quality or your feelings, you show what you intend to do about something

slaver (verb)

to show your excitement about something in a silly way

sound (verb)

to show a particular emotion or quality in your voice

sport (verb)

used about things other than clothes, for example expressions

unburden yourself ()

to tell someone about your problems so that you feel less worried about them

unload (verb)

to tell someone about the things or feelings that are worrying you

verbalize (verb)

to express your feelings or ideas with words

wear/have your heart on your sleeve ()

to make your feelings obvious to other people