sensationalise

/sɛnˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To present information in a way that is exaggerated or shocking in order to get people's attention.
    • The tabloid newspaper tends to sensationalise stories about celebrities.
    • The documentary was criticized for sensationalising the events of the war.
    • Some reporters sensationalise the news to increase their ratings.
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