sentimentalize (v.)

  1. look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment; Dont sentimentalize the past events

    [ Syn: sentimentalise ]

  2. make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities; Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind; These experiences have sentimentalized her

    [ Syn: sentimentalise ]

  3. act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

    [ Syn: sentimentalise , sentimentize , sentimentise ]

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