Answer: playact

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLAYACTPretend
PLAYACTMake believe
PLAYACTTheatricalize.
PLAYACTPretend.
PLAYACTBe insincere, in a way
PLAYACTPerform on stage
PLAYACTTread the boards
PLAYACTMake believe, on stage
PLAYACTEngage in make-believe
playactto be insincere or affected in speech, manner, etc.
playactto dramatize (something)
playactto engage in make-believe
playactto take part in a theatrical performance
playactto perform in a play