editorialize
/,edi'tɔ:riəlaiz/
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Definition
- 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
- insert personal opinions into an objective statement