overidealize
/ˌoʊvərˌaɪˈdiːəlaɪz/
verb
- To think of or describe something as perfect or better than it really is, ignoring its flaws.
- It's easy to overidealize a vacation destination before you visit.
- Don't overidealize your partner; everyone has imperfections.
- People often overidealize their childhood memories.
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