moralize (Meaning)
moralize (v)
interpret the moral meaning of
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
improve the morals of
moralize (v. t.)
To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
To render moral; to correct the morals of.
To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.
moralize (v. i.)
To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
Synonyms & Antonyms of moralize
moralize Sentence Examples
- The teacher moralized to the students about the importance of honesty.
- The holy man moralized about the virtues of poverty and chastity.
- The pundit moralized on television about the decline of social values.
- The politician moralized about the need for fiscal responsibility, while ignoring his own lavish spending.
- The parent moralized to their child about the dangers of peer pressure.
- The boss moralized to his employees about the importance of teamwork, despite routinely taking credit for their work.
- The writer moralized in their novel about the destructive effects of greed.
- The elderly grandparent moralized to their grandchildren about the simpler times of their youth.
- The religious leader moralized about the need for forgiveness, yet was known to harbor grudges.
- The therapist moralized to their client about the importance of self-care, despite struggling with their own mental health issues.
FAQs About the word moralize
interpret the moral meaning of, speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements, improve the morals ofTo apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a mor
preach, lecture, catechize, implant, qualify, drill, direct, guide, habilitate, lesson
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The teacher moralized to the students about the importance of honesty.
The holy man moralized about the virtues of poverty and chastity.
The pundit moralized on television about the decline of social values.
The politician moralized about the need for fiscal responsibility, while ignoring his own lavish spending.
