moralise

Other forms: moralising; moralised; moralises

Definitions of moralise
  1. verb
    speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
    synonyms: moralize, preachify, sermonise, sermonize
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    type of:
    advocate, preach
    speak, plead, or argue in favor of
  2. verb
    interpret the moral meaning of
    synonyms: moralize
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    type of:
    interpret, rede
    give an interpretation or explanation to
  3. verb
    improve the morals of
    synonyms: moralize
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    type of:
    reclaim, rectify, reform, regenerate
    bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
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