sensationalize /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlaɪz/ ( sensationalizing, sensationalized, sensationalizes )

BRIT also sensationalise

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  V-T If someone sensationalizes a situation or event, they make it seem worse or more shocking than it really is. 大肆渲染 [表不满]

  例：

  Local news organizations are being criticized for sensationalizing the story.

  当地的新闻机构因对此事大肆渲染而备受指责。