melodramatize Synonyms

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to make a melodrama of (something, such as a novel), to make melodramatic

The news media tends to melodramatize minor incidents to attract viewers.
The movie over-dramatized the historical event, making it seem more exciting than it was.
The politician's speech was full of melodramatic language designed to arouse emotions.
The actor's performance was excessively melodramatic, bordering on camp.
The novel's plot revolved around melodramatic love triangles and tragic sacrifices.
The music video melodramatized the breakup of the boy band, exploiting it for commercial gain.
Critics accused the author of melodramatizing his personal experiences to sell more books.
The painting's depiction of the crucifixion was intentionally melodramatic, evoking a strong emotional response.
The soap opera's storylines were so melodramatic that they became a subject of ridicule.
The politician's opponents accused him of melodramatizing his own misfortune for sympathy.

to make a melodrama of (something, such as a novel), to make melodramatic

exaggerate, elaborate,put on, overemphasize, overstate, play up, embellish, overdraw, pad, sensationalize

minimize, play down,belittle,understate

The news media tends to melodramatize minor incidents to attract viewers.

The movie over-dramatized the historical event, making it seem more exciting than it was.

The politician's speech was full of melodramatic language designed to arouse emotions.

The actor's performance was excessively melodramatic, bordering on camp.