theatricalized

/θiˈætrɪkəlaɪzd/
verb
  1. Presented or treated in a dramatic, exaggerated, or showy way, as if in a play.
    • She theatricalized her apology, making it seem more dramatic than it really was.
    • The director theatricalized the simple story with elaborate costumes and special effects.
    • The news report theatricalized the event, turning a minor accident into a major crisis.
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