Overact on a stage (5)

I believe the answer is:

emote

(Other definitions for emote that I've seen before include "Express exaggerated feelings" , "Express strong feeling" , "Show heightened feelings" , "Exaggerate one's feelings" , "Behave theatrically" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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