tragedize

[ traj-i-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, trag·e·dized, trag·e·diz·ing.

1. to make tragic; imbue with the aspects of tragedy:

   a story tragedized by calamity and loss of hope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tragedize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; traged(y) + -ize

Related Words

• amplify
• exaggerate
• overstate