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dramatise

/ˈdrəməˌtaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does dramatise mean?

verb

to represent or act out a story or situation in a theatrical way, or to make something seem more interesting or exciting by exaggerating its importance or qualities.

Example

"The film dramatized the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution."

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