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Definition of tragedize in English: tragedize(also tragedise) verb ˈtradʒɪdʌɪz with object To write or perform (a play, scene, character, etc.) in a tragic style or manner; to treat or dramatize in tragic form. Also (now chiefly): to treat (a situation, event, etc.) as a tragedy; to make (something) appear tragic, especially by exaggerating its negative aspects.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From tragedy + -ize. Definition of tragedize in US English: tragedize(also tragedise) verbˈtradʒɪdʌɪz with object To write or perform (a play, scene, character, etc.) in a tragic style or manner; to treat or dramatize in tragic form. Also (now chiefly): to treat (a situation, event, etc.) as a tragedy; to make (something) appear tragic, especially by exaggerating its negative aspects.
Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Nashe (d. c1601), writer. From tragedy + -ize. |