Overplay, in a way (5)

I believe the answer is:

emote

(Other definitions for emote that I've seen before include "Go over the top" , "Display strong feeling in a theatrical manner" , "Run away" , "Openly show feelings" , "Exaggerate one's feelings" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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