speech and behavior; words and deeds
Rare, formal term for one's overall conduct, encompassing both spoken words and actions. Typically found in literary or formal contexts.
His speech and behavior were always gentlemanly.
Common word for 'words and actions'; 挙措言動 is a rarer, more formal synonym.
Rare word for 'behavior' or 'demeanor'; 挙措言動 adds the verbal aspect.
A four-character compound combining 挙措 (behavior, demeanor) and 言動 (words and actions). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely arose as a formal literary expression.