over-romanticize

verb (used with object), ro·man·ti·cized, ro·man·ti·ciz·ing.

1. to make romantic; invest with a romantic character: Many people romanticize the role of an editor.

verb (used without object), ro·man·ti·cized, ro·man·ti·ciz·ing.

2. to hold romantic notions, ideas, etc.

verb

1. (intr) to think or act in a romantic way
2. (tr) to interpret according to romantic precepts
3. to make or become romantic, as in style

v.1818, from romantic + -ize. Related: Romanticized; romanticizing.