What is another word for makes a spectacle of?
Pronunciation: [mˌe͡ɪks ɐ spˈɛktəkə͡l ɒv] (IPA) 
When someone "makes a spectacle of" themselves, they are drawing attention to themselves in an embarrassing, attention-seeking, or ostentatious way. Some synonyms that could be used in place of this phrase include "shows off," "puts on a show," "acts out," "flaunts," "parades," "displays," "performs," "exhibits," "broadcast," "proclaims," "manifests," "advertises," "promotes," "publicizes," "attention-grabs," and "grandstands." Each of these terms carries a slightly different connotation, but they all describe behavior that is designed to be noticed by others or that draws attention to themselves.
