is a specific kind of: perform.

is a broader term that covers: stooge | mime, pantomime | ham, ham it up, overact, overplay | underact, underplay.

verb group: play | play | act, play, represent | act.

domain category: dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater, theatre.

derivation: acting, performing, playacting, playing | roleplaying | act, bit, number, routine, turn | drama, dramatic play, play | play | actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian | barnstormer, play-actor, playactor, trouper | actable.