Synonyms of sensationalized

sensationalized

verb

past tense of sensationalize

as in exaggerated

disapproving to describe or show something in a way that makes it seem more shocking than it really is

Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerated
• elaborated
• overemphasized
• colored
• overplayed
• overstated
• melodramatized
• stretched
• embellished
• overdid
• padded
• put on
• embroidered
• magnified
• played up
• overdrew
• hedged
• fudged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimized
• understated
• belittled
• played down

• minimized
• understated
• belittled
• played down