sensationalism

🇺🇸 /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /senˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
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noun
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using shocking or exciting language to attract attention

The newspaper is known for its sensationalism, often exaggerating stories to sell more copies.

translation

n. using shocking or exciting language to attract attention

Word Forms

Plural sensationalisms