sensationalize
verb [ T ] disapproving (UK usually sensationalise) uk/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.aɪz/ us/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.aɪz/
使引起轰动
to present information in a way that tries to make it as shocking or exciting as possible
They were accused of sensationalizing the story. 他们被指控过度渲染这一事件。
She complained of sensationalized media accounts based on false information. 她指出基于不实的信息，媒体的报道哗众取宠。
See: sensationalism
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- He claimed the news network had exaggerated and sensationalized the crimes against him.
- The papers sensationalized the news to attract readers.
- They are sensationalizing the issue for political gain.