sensationalize (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /senˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/
Definition
Present information or events in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, often at the expense of accuracy.
Examples
Critics accused the documentary of sensationalizing the tragedy to boost its ratings.
The media tends to sensationalize crime reports to keep viewers watching.
She refused to sensationalize her personal struggles in her memoir, preferring a grounded and honest account.
How to Use sensationalize
- sensationalize something (collocation)
- To make a specific event or topic seem more exciting or shocking. — "The news outlet chose to sensationalize the political scandal."
- be sensationalized by someone (collocation)
- The passive form used when focusing on the act of manipulation by an agent. — "The event was heavily sensationalized by the local press."
Synonyms of sensationalize
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