Verbs

(v)sentimentalize, sentimentalisemake (someone or something) sentimental or imbue with sentimental qualities“Too much poetry sentimentalizes the mind”, “These experiences have sentimentalized her”
(v)sentimentalize, sentimentaliselook at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment“Don't sentimentalize the past events”
(v)sentimentalise, sentimentalize, sentimentize, sentimentiseact in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression