theatricalizes
/θiˈætrɪkəlaɪzɪz/
verb
- Presents or treats something in a dramatic, exaggerated, or showy way, as if in a play.
- He theatricalizes every small problem, turning a lost key into a major crisis.
- The movie theatricalizes the hero's journey with dramatic music and slow-motion shots.
- The playwright often theatricalizes historical events to make them more exciting.