/senˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/

sen·sa·tion·al·ize (BrE also sen·sa·tion·al·ise)

BrE /senˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/

NAmE /senˈseɪʃənəlaɪz/

~ sth

(disapproving)

to exaggerate a story so that it seems more exciting or shocking than it really is

sensationalism
sensational