sensationalize
sen·sa·tion·al·ize
verb \-ˌlīz\sen·sa·tion·al·izedsen·sa·tion·al·iz·ing
Definition of SENSATIONALIZE
transitive verb
: to present in a sensational manner
See Examples of SENSATIONALIZE
- Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.
First Known Use of SENSATIONALIZE
1869
Rhymes with SENSATIONALIZE
Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, legitimatize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize
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