sentimentalize
sen·ti·men·talize
verb
1.
2.
make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities
- “Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind”
- “These experiences have sentimentalized her”
3.
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
Origin
From sentimental + -ize.
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