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mythologize

/mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/

/mɪˈθɑː.lə.dʒaɪz/

Translations

mythologizeverb

mythologized

Past Simple

mythologized

Past Participle

mythologizing

Gerund

/mɪˈθɒl.ə.dʒaɪz/

/mɪˈθɑː.lə.dʒaɪz/

mythifierRendre légendaire, transformer en mythe ; usage courant.

Some journalists mythologize the founder to make the story more inspiring.

Certains journalistes mythifient le fondateur pour rendre l’histoire plus inspirante.

Additional translations

mythologiserEmploi plus savant : interpréter ou expliquer à la lumière des mythes.

Synonyms

mythologizeverb

To create or promote a myth or myths about something or someone.

The media tends to mythologize celebrities, often exaggerating their achievements and downplaying their flaws.

To interpret or explain something in terms of myths or mythology.

The professor aimed to mythologize the ancient texts to better understand the cultural context of the era.