Definition

1. Verb:
   • To insert one's personal opinions, interpretations, or commentary into a piece of writing or reporting that is supposed to be objective or factual. This often implies a departure from neutrality.

Usage

• This verb is typically used in the context of journalism, reporting, or any form of communication where objectivity is expected.
• It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the writer is inappropriately mixing fact with opinion.
• It can be used in both active and passive constructions.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The reporter was careful not to editorialize in her news article, sticking only to the facts.
  • The documentary aimed to present the events neutrally, but many critics felt the narrator editorialized too much.
  • It's not the journalist's job to editorialize; their job is to report the news.

Advanced Usage

• "to editorialize about/on something": To express personal opinions on a particular subject, especially in a context where one is expected to be neutral.
  • The anchor was criticized for editorializing on the political scandal during the evening news broadcast.

Variants and Related Words

• Editorial (n): An article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the opinion of the editor, publisher, or editorial board. This is a distinct, accepted format for opinion.
  • The newspaper's editorial strongly supported the new policy.
• Editorialization (n): The act or an instance of editorializing.
  • The article was free from any obvious editorialization.

Synonyms

• Commentate: To provide a commentary, which can sometimes involve personal interpretation.
• Opine: To express an opinion.
• Pontificate: To express one's opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way (stronger, more negative).

Antonyms

• Report objectively: To present information without bias.
• Stick to the facts: To limit one's communication to verifiable information.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To inject opinion: A phrase with a similar meaning to "editorialize."
  • The science textbook should explain concepts, not inject opinion about them.

Verb

1. insert personal opinions into an objective statement