verb
- to present or describe something as more dramatic, serious, or important than it actually is; to exaggerate the emotional impact or significance of an event or situation
Usage: present participle of 'overdramatise'; British English spelling (American English: 'overdramatizing'); informal
Examples
- She was overdramatising the situation when she said it was the worst day of her life.
- The news media is overdramatising the minor incident to attract more viewers.
- He tends to overdramatise his problems, making small issues seem catastrophic.
- Don't overdramatise your reaction; it's just a small mistake.
- The film was overdramatising historical events for entertainment purposes.
- She accused him of overdramatising his injuries to get sympathy.