sensationalize
sen·sa·tion·al·ize
transitive verb \-ˌlīz\sen·sa·tion·al·izedsen·sa·tion·al·iz·ing
Definition of SENSATIONALIZE
: to present in a sensational manner
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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