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ACT is an acronym standing for Action Counters Terror. It is believed that it originated either with the military or the emergency services, where personnel are trained to overcome fear and inertia by taking action until this becomes an automatic response. ACT demonstrates that people are capable of really remarkable deeds and that obstacles and difficulties can be beaten when they are confronted. ACT shows that fears and self-doubt can be reduced or eliminated and that forward-looking action can overcome habit and inertia to produce something new and start the process of change.
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Short for Actavis, a brand name prescription cough syrup containing codeine and promethazine; See lean
Future's favorite drink is Act.
Act by ThisIsMeFewl September 12, 2017
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An acronym standing for Action Conquers Terror. It is unclear whether this was originally a military acronym, where personnel are trained to overcome fear by action until this becomes automatic. It does, however, highlight that people are capable of far more than they realise, and that fears can be beaten when they are confronted. Action show fears and self-doubt as merely a question of attitude; forward-looking action overcomes habit and inertia to produce something new and is the simplest way to start the process of change.
Don't just sit there worrying about it, do something! ACT!
ACT by Croatalin December 10, 2013
Im high off this act it got me feeling lazy
act by threadof April 21, 2018
1. a display of pretend feeling

2. a dramatic mimicking
He just tried to fool us with his apparent fear, but we knew it was an act.
An SAT-style test that's so baller easy that someone like me who says "baller" can manage to get a 31.
Bob: I studied for the SAT since October and I got a 1670.
Danny: I got a 31 on the ACT and I studied in while driving on the freeway to school that morning.
ACT by dcicourelh June 4, 2007
the worst test ever. suppose to kill you and make sure you wont pass in life. a test in school to see if you can remember stuff you wont ever use in later in life EVER.
Hey did u pass the ACT?
No it made sure it ruined my future plans in life.
ACT by grizzzzzy March 16, 2011