tragedize

[ traj-i-dahyz ]
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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.

Origin of tragedize

1
First recorded in 1585–95; traged(y) + -ize
  • Also especially British, trag·e·dise .

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