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sensationalize
transitive verb sen·sa·tion·al·ize \-ˌlīz\
: to describe or show something in a way that makes it seem more shocking than it really is
sen·sa·tion·al·izedsen·sa·tion·al·iz·ing
Full Definition of SENSATIONALIZE
: to present in a sensational manner
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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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