hystericize
verb as in strong fondness
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Example:The crowd began to hystericize, believing the supposed news of a miracle cure.
Definition:In a hysterical manner or to an exaggeratedly emotional degree.
From hysterically
Example:Her campaign strategies often involved emotionalizing issues to hystericize her base.
Definition:To emphasize or exaggerate emotions, especially to manipulate feelings or reactions.
From emotionalize
Example:The script was so poorly written that it ended up hystericizing the performance with constant overdramatization.
Definition:To make (something) more dramatic, striking, or expressive than is necessary, especially to gain attention or effect.
From overdramatize
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