melodramatizing Synonyms

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

The actress exaggerated her emotions, melodramatizing every scene.
The novel was full of melodramatizing language, emphasizing the heightened emotions of the characters.
The film's melodramatizing plotline appealed to audiences seeking heightened drama.
Don't melodramatize the situation; it's not as bad as you make it seem.
The reporter's article melodramatized the crime, making it appear more sensational than it was.
The politician's speech was melodramatizing, painting a dire picture that was not entirely accurate.
The lawyer's closing argument was melodramatizing, tugging at the heartstrings of the jury.
The witness's testimony was melodramatizing, exaggerated to elicit sympathy.
The movie's trailer melodramatized the plot, creating expectations that were not met.
The author's melodramatizing writing style distracted from the novel's otherwise compelling narrative.

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

sensationalizing,overemphasizing, playing up, overstating, overplaying, overdoing, putting on, exaggerating, embellishing,elaborating

belittling,minimizing,playing down,understating

The actress exaggerated her emotions, melodramatizing every scene.

The novel was full of melodramatizing language, emphasizing the heightened emotions of the characters.

The film's melodramatizing plotline appealed to audiences seeking heightened drama.

Don't melodramatize the situation; it's not as bad as you make it seem.