1. presenting or describing something in an exaggerated or overly theatrical manner; making something seem more serious, important, or emotional than it actually is
Usage: present participle of 'overdramatize'; informal

Examples

• She was overdramatizing the situation by claiming it was the worst day of her life.
• The news media is overdramatizing the minor incident to attract more viewers.
• He tends to be overdramatizing his problems whenever he talks to his friends.
• Stop overdramatizing and just tell me what actually happened.
• The actor was overdramatizing every line in the scene, making it seem unnatural.
• I think you're overdramatizing the importance of this test.
• By overdramatizing small setbacks, she was making herself more anxious than necessary.