tragedize

trag·e·dize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [traj-i-dahyz]
- /ˈtrædʒ ɪˌdaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [traj-i-dahyz]
- /ˈtrædʒ ɪˌdaɪz/

Definition of tragedize word

verb with object tragedize to make tragic; imbue with the aspects of tragedy: a story tragedized by calamity and loss of hope. 1

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Origin of tragedize

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; traged(y) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Tragedize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tragedize

tragedize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tragedize usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tragedize

verb tragedize

dramatize — to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage.
ham up — an actor or performer who overacts.
lay it on — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
lay on — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.

All 7 Synonyms of tragedize