sentimentalise
/ˌsɛn(t)əˈmɛn(t)əˌlaɪz/
verb
- To treat something in an overly emotional or nostalgic way, often making it seem better or more touching than it really is.
- People often sentimentalise their school days, forgetting the stress and boredom.
- The director chose not to sentimentalise the characters' struggles.
- The article sentimentalises rural life, ignoring the hard work involved.
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