Heroicize
Romanticize and heroicize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Romanticize" instead a verb "Heroicize".
Romanticize
Romanticize verb - To represent or think of as better than reality would warrant.
Usage example: he romanticized what life in a small town would be like, only to be later disappointed when reality intruded
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Synonyms for Romanticize
Heroicize and romanticize are semantically related. You can use "Heroicize" instead a verb "Romanticize".
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