sentimentalize

(-ment′'l īz′)

to be sentimental; think or behave in a sentimental way

transitive verb

to regard or treat in a sentimental way: to sentimentalize war

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See sentimentalize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb sen·ti·men·tal·ized, sen·ti·men·tal·iz·ing, sen·ti·men·tal·iz·es

verb, transitive

To imbue or regard with sentiment; be sentimental about.

verb, intransitive

To behave in a sentimental manner.

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