zolaize

/zoʊˈlɑɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or describe something in a sensational or exaggerated manner, typically in a literary or artistic work.

“The journalist was accused of zolaizing the story to attract more readers.”

2. verb

to write or speak in a style reminiscent of Émile Zola’s naturalist novels.

“The novelist’s latest work zolaized the struggles of the working class.”

Synonyms

  • exaggerate
  • sensationalize

Antonyms

  • minimize
  • understate