moralize
moralize
Definition
mor·al·ize (môr′əl īz′, mär′-)
intransitive verb moralized -·ized′, moralizing -·iz′·ing
to think, write, or speak about matters of right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or tedious way
Etymology: Fr moraliser < LL moralizare < L moralis
transitive verb
- to interpret or explain in terms of right and wrong
- to point out the moral in or draw a moral from
- to improve the morals of
moralize
Synonyms
moralize
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- not: We should also not moralize, like bomber pilots, according to size.
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