verb
- to present or describe something as more dramatic, serious, or important than it actually is; to exaggerate the emotional impact of an event or situation
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'overdramatize'; transitive verb
Examples
- She tends to overdramatise minor setbacks at work.
- The news media often overdramatise political scandals to attract viewers.
- Don't overdramatise the situation; it's not as bad as you think.
- He overdramatised his injury to get sympathy from his friends.
- The film overdramatises historical events for entertainment value.
- I know I'm overdramatising, but I felt like I would never see her again.