sensationalism
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/ us/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
（报纸、电视等的）制造轰动效应，耸人听闻
the act by newspapers, television, etc. of presenting information in a way that is shocking or exciting
The newspaper has been accused of sensationalism in its coverage of the murders. 报纸被指责在报道谋杀案时故意耸人听闻。