Mimed is a verb that refers to the act of conveying a message or emotion through gestures and facial expressions without using words. There are several synonyms for mimed, including pantomimed, gestured, signaled, signaled, acted out, and nonverbally communicated. Pantomimed is a popular synonym that refers to the act of telling a story or expressing a feeling through exaggerated body language and facial expressions, while gestured implies the use of hand and arm movements to convey a message. Signaled and motioned suggest the use of hand or head gestures to indicate direction or intention. Acted out and nonverbally communicated describe the way in which messages and emotions are conveyed through physical expression.