1. 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 English spelling (American English: overdramatizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• She overdramatises every minor inconvenience as if it were a catastrophe.
• The news media often overdramatises political conflicts to attract viewers.
• He overdramatises his injuries to get sympathy from his friends.
• Critics say the film overdramatises historical events for entertainment value.
• Don't overdramatise the situation; it's really not that bad.
• She tends to overdramatise her problems whenever she talks to her mother.
• The actor overdramatises his character's emotions in every scene.