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Dramatize

usgb/ˈdræmətaɪz/Volume
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Emotional Intensity

Use 'dramatize' to suggest strong feelings or actions that intensify the situation.

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He always dramatizes his travel stories, making them sound like epic adventures.
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Not Literally

'Dramatize' often means making things seem more than they really are, not lying.

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She tends to dramatize her workload; it's busy, but manageable.
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Figurative Use

Understand 'dramatize' is commonly used in a figurative sense, not just for actual plays.

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During the debate, he dramatized the consequences of ignoring climate change.
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