Get overly dramatic (5)

I believe the answer is:

emote

(Other definitions for emote that I've seen before include "Show exaggerated feelings" , "Display strong feeling in a theatrical manner" , "Exaggerate one's feelings" , "Cry freely" , "Express exaggerated feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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