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dramatize

verb

/ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

dramatize the situation

exaggerate, theatricalize, overstate, act out

understate, minimize

dramatize events, dramatize the story, dramatize the situation

to touch with the lips as a sign of affection

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

to destroy or damage by fire

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict