Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb sentimentalize

3 senses of sentimentalize

Sense 1
sentimentalize, sentimentalise -- (look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment; "Don't sentimentalize the past events")
       => misrepresent, belie -- (represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions")

Sense 2
sentimentalize, sentimentalise -- (make (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities; "Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind"; "These experiences have sentimentalized her")
       => change, alter, modify -- (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue")

Sense 3
sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentise -- (act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression)
       => act, behave, do -- (behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people")