verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Her husband was accused of munchausenizing her when he called the police claiming she was suffering from a heart attack, but she was fine.

Definition:To make someone believe they are suffering from symptoms that do not actually exist, often to gain a range of benefits.

From munchausenize someone

Example:Some people suffer from munchausen syndrome by proxy, munchausenizing their own children to gain sympathy and attention.

Definition:To exaggerate or invent one's own symptoms for personal gain, such as attention or sympathy.

From munchausenize oneself

Example:The politician tried to munchausenize the election results to get away with illegal activities.

Definition:To create a false or exaggerated situation to gain benefits or attention.

From munchausenize a situation