academized
v. C1 Advanced academ·ized
v. to make something sound like it belongs in a school or university. It often means using very formal or technical words that make a simple idea seem complicated.
v. to present something in a manner suitable for an academic institution; to use overly formal or technical language to describe a simple concept. Often carries a negative connotation of unnecessary complexity.
The author academized the simple story to make it sound more serious.
The professor was criticized for academizing the lecture so much that the students struggled to follow the basic points.
While the report was intended for a general audience, the consultants academized the findings with dense jargon that effectively alienated the very people they were trying to inform.