emote

e·mote  (-mt)

intr.v. e·mot·ed, e·mot·ing, e·motes

To express emotion, especially in an excessive or theatrical manner: "The more she emotes, the less he listens, and the less he listens, the more strident and emotive she becomes" (Maggie Scarf).

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[Back-formation from emotion.]

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e·moter n.

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emote

Verb

[emoting, emoted] to display exaggerated emotion, as if acting

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Verb

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emote - give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role act, play, represent - play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"