sentimentise
/ˌsɛntəˈmɛntaɪz/
verb
- To treat something in an overly emotional or nostalgic way (British spelling variant of 'sentimentalize').
- Some critics say the film sentimentises the relationship between the two characters.
- It's easy to sentimentise the past, but we must be honest about history.
- The author tends to sentimentise rural life, ignoring its hardships.
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