"sentimentalize" in the verb sense
1. sentimentalize, sentimentalise
look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment
"Don't sentimentalize the past events"
2. sentimentalize, sentimentalise
make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities
"Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind"
"These experiences have sentimentalized her"
3. sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise
act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression
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