sentimentalize
/ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To treat something in an overly emotional or nostalgic way, often ignoring its negative aspects.
- Don't sentimentalize the past; remember it as it really was.
- The director chose to sentimentalize the story, adding a happy ending that never happened.
- People often sentimentalize their childhood, forgetting the difficult times.
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