catastrophize

English

/kəˈtæstɹəfaɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • To regard a bad situation as if it were disastrous or catastrophic.
  • (obsolete) To end a comedy.

Etymology

Affix from English catastrophe.

Origin

English

catastrophe

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