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mythicize

myt·hi·cize

UK/ˈmɪθɪˌsaɪz/ uncommon

verb

1.

interpret as a myth or in terms of mythology

  • “mythicize the ancient stories”
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2.

make into a myth

  • “The Europeans have mythicized Rte. 66”
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Origin

From mythic + -ize.

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