The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word EMOTING
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What does EMOTING mean?
EMOTING verb- To display emotions openly, especially while acting.
- To induce an emotion in.
- To perform a virtual action, presented to other users as reported speech, rather than sending a direct message.