verb (British English spelling of 'fictionize'; to create or modify something, especially a story or narrative, to make it more interesting or dramatic) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

deconstruct, de-romanticize, declaim

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Example:The literary critic deconstructed the story to reveal hidden meanings and themes.

Definition:To break down or analyze something into its component parts; to critically disassemble an idea, narrative, or structure

From deconstruct

Example:The historical account tried to de-romanticize the events to present a more accurate picture.

Definition:To remove romantic or melodramatic elements from a narrative or story

From de-romanticize

Example:The actor declaimed the scene to emphasize its tragic nature.

Definition:To speak in a loud, formal, and often dramatic style; to read aloud in a declamatory manner

From declaim