Melodramatise
To melodramatise is to exaggerate or sensationalize emotions, situations, or events in a theatrical or dramatic manner. It involves intensifying the drama of a situation for emotional impact, often through heightened or excessive displays of emotion, conflict, or tension. Melodramatising can involve creating a sense of heightened drama and intensity through the use of exaggerated language, actions, or reactions. It is often used in storytelling, film, theater, and literature to evoke strong emotional responses from the audience.