Synonyms of sensationalizes

sensationalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of sensationalize

as in exaggerates

disapproving to describe or show something in a way that makes it seem more shocking than it really is

Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerates
• elaborates
• overemphasizes
• overplays
• colors
• overstates
• overdoes
• melodramatizes
• stretches
• embellishes
• overdraws
• puts on
• plays up
• embroiders
• magnifies
• pads
• hedges
• fudges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimizes
• belittles
• understates
• plays down