verb as in strong fondness

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exaggerate, over-dramatize, romanticize

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Example Sentences

Example:She exaggerated the severity of the incident to gain attention from her friends.

Definition:To represent (something) as being more important, intense, or impressive than it really is.

From exaggerate

Example:He has a tendency to over-dramatize every event to make himself the center of attention.

Definition:To make something appear more dramatic or shocking than reality.

From over-dramatize

Example:The movie romanticized the events of the war, glossing over the harsh realities faced by soldiers.

Definition:To present something in an idealized, more romanticized way, often to hide the harsh realities.

From romanticize