Melodramatize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Melodramatize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make melodramatic.
Meaning
(transitive) To make melodramatic.
Example Sentences
It’s tempting to compare Abe Foxman with Al Sharpton, another portly, bellicose, melodramatizing defender of ethnic ramparts.
Word Forms
- melodramatizes
- melodramatizing
- melodramatized
Synonyms for melodramatize
Depending on context, synonyms include ham, overact.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melodramatise, dramatize, redramatize, melodize, melodise, tragedize.
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