sensationalize — to present information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to present information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlaɪz/
Korean meaning: (정확성보다는) 대중의 흥미와 자극을 위해 과장되고 선정적으로 보도하다
Korean pronunciation: 센**세이**셔널라이즈
Example Sentences
- The tabloid newspaper loves to sensationalize celebrity breakups with dramatic headlines.
- My grandmother tends to sensationalize every minor health issue into a life-threatening emergency.
- Social media platforms often sensationalize political events to increase user engagement.
sensationalize
VERB//sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlaɪz//
to present information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy
to present information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy
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라틴어 'sensus(감각)'에서 파생된 'sensation(센세이션)'에 동사를 만드는 접미사 '-ize'가 결합되어 '감각적으로 만들다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The tabloid newspaper loves to sensationalize celebrity breakups with dramatic headlines.”
“My grandmother tends to sensationalize every minor health issue into a life-threatening emergency.”
“Social media platforms often sensationalize political events to increase user engagement.”
“Don't sensationalize your dating stories - we know you just ate pizza and watched Netflix!”
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