Catastrophized

//kəˈstɹɑfəˌsaɪzd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of catastrophize form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Exposing catastrophizing attitude.

    "The public is much too bewildered, catastrophized, and morbidly concerned about the symptoms of COVID-19."

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awfulize

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"The public is much too bewildered, catastrophized, and morbidly concerned about the symptoms of COVID-19."

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