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mythicize

/ˈmɪθ.ɪ.saɪz/

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verb

/ˈmɪθ.ɪ.saɪz/C2formalobsolete
  • ruГлагол, означающий делать мифическим или рассматривать как миф; превращать в миф или легендарное повествование.

A verb meaning to make mythical or to treat as a myth; to transform into a myth or legendary narrative.

  1. Interpret as a mythC2formal

    To treat or explain something as a myth or within the framework of mythology.

    ruМифологизировать

    • Scholars often mythicize historical events to convey moral lessons.
    • The author mythicizes the origins of the tribe in his novel.
    • They tend to mythicize natural phenomena in their folklore.

    Synonymsmythologize

  2. Make into a mythC2formal

    To transform a person, event, or idea into a myth, often exaggerating its significance.

    ruМифологизировать

    • The media mythicized the explorer's journey, turning it into a legend.
    • Over time, people mythicize their ancestors, attributing heroic deeds to them.
    • The film mythicizes the life of the outlaw, making him a folk hero.

    Synonymsmythologize

    Antonymsdemystifydemythologize

Forms
  • mythicized past participle
  • mythicized past simple
  • mythicizing present participle
  • mythicizes third person singular