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Term: Overdramatization

Definition: Overdramatization refers to the act of exaggerating or excessively emphasizing the dramatic elements of a situation, event, or behavior.

Example Sentences:

• Her constant overdramatization of small problems only made matters worse.
• The movie's portrayal of the hero's struggle was marred by an overdose of overdramatization.
• His tendency to resort to overdramatization during arguments often led to broken relationships.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of exaggerating or excessively emphasizing the dramatic elements of a situation, event, or behavior.

Example Sentence: The director's overdramatization of the play's climax created a powerful effect on the audience.

Sense 2: The result of overdramatizing; a situation or behavior that is overly exaggerated or dramatic.

Example Sentence: The actress's performance was criticized for its overt overdramatization, which detracted from the authenticity of the character.

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