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sensationalize

sen·sa·tion·al·ize
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-sey-shuh-nl-ahyz]
    • /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌaɪz/
    • /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-sey-shuh-nl-ahyz]
    • /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌaɪz/

Definitions of sensationalize word

  • verb with object sensationalize to make sensational. 1
  • transitive verb sensationalize overdramatize 1
  • verb sensationalize If someone sensationalizes a situation or event, they make it seem worse or more shocking than it really is. 0
  • verb sensationalize to cause (events, esp in newspaper reports) to seem more vivid, shocking, etc, than they really are 0
  • verb transitive sensationalize to make sensational; treat in a sensational way 0
See all 5 definitions of sensationalize

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Origin of sensationalize

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; sensational + -ize

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Parts of speech for Sensationalize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sensationalize

sensationalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sensationalize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sensationalize

verb sensationalize

  • dramatize — to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage.
Just one Synonym for sensationalize

Top questions with sensationalize

  • what does sensationalize mean?

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