Glorifying

/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle: the act of making glorious, praising excessively, or elevating something or someone to a higher status.

Etymology

From 'glorify' plus the present participle '-ing' suffix. This gerund form allows the action of glorification to be discussed as an ongoing process or concept.

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The phrase 'glorifying violence' became a key concept in media criticism—it made people realize that how you film something changes how viewers feel about it, not just what you show them.

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