Moralize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Sermonise
• Preachify
• Sermonize
• Moralise

Hypernyms

• Advocate
• Preach

Related Words

• Moralization (noun)
• Moralizing (noun)

Meaning ²

Improve the morals of.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Moralise

Hypernyms

• Regenerate
• Rectify
• Reclaim

Related Words

• Moralization (noun)

Meaning ³

Interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Moralise

Hypernyms

• Interpret