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sentimentalize

DEFINITIONS OF: sentimentalize

1

v act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

Synonyms:
sentimentalise, sentimentise, sentimentize
Type of:
act, behave, do
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

v make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities

“Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind”
“These experiences have sentimentalized her”
Synonyms:
sentimentalise
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

v look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment

“Don't sentimentalize the past events”
Synonyms:
sentimentalise
Type of:
belie, misrepresent
represent falsely
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