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Verb: theatricalise  thee'a-tri-ku,lIz
Usage: Brit
  1. Adapt dramatically or for theatre; make more showy or dramatic
    "The director chose to theatricalise the historical events for greater emotional impact";
    - theatricalize

Derived forms: theatricalising, theatricalises, theatricalised