The difference between Ham it up and Melodramatize
When used as verbs, ham it up means to deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act badly, whereas melodramatize means to make melodramatic.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ham it up and Melodramatize
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Ham it up as a verb (idiomatic, acting):
To deliberately exaggerate one's emotions or movements, or to overact or act badly.
Examples:
"You can count on him to ham it up for the camera."
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Melodramatize as a verb (transitive):
To make melodramatic.