English noun: histrionics | |||
| 1. | histrionics (communication) a performance of a play | ||
| Synonyms | representation, theatrical, theatrical performance | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | performance, public presentation | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | matinee | ||
| 2. | histrionics (communication) a deliberate display of emotion for effect | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | display | ||