sensationalism
nounBand 9formal
UKsenˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm
USsɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm
The presentation of stories in a way designed to provoke excitement at the expense of accuracy.
Tabloid sensationalism distorts serious issues.
The channel was criticised for sensationalism.
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Use 'sensationalist' to describe media or reporting.
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Similar and opposite
- Similar
- scaremongeringhype
- Opposite
- restraintsober reporting
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