Meaning & use
sensationalization
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the act of presenting information, especially news, in a way meant to provoke intense interest or shock rather than to inform accurately.
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Critics accused the network of sensationalization in its coverage of the trial.
The sensationalization of minor incidents can distort public perception of real risks.
A note on using this word
Common in media criticism, the word often implies that emotional impact has been prioritized over factual accuracy or context.
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hypingexaggeration
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