Difference between Playacting and Acting

Playacting

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To perform on, or as if on, a stage.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: pretence overdramatic behaviour

Acting

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Temporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To do something.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An intended action or deed.Pretending.The occupation of an actor.The deeds or actions of parties are called actings to avoid confusion with the legal senses of deeds and actions.

Example sentence: Hypocrisy is not a way of getting back to the moral high ground. Pretending you're moral, saying you're moral is not the same as acting morally.