moralize
verb (used without object)
to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
have been moralizing
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present perfect progressiveof moralize.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While we have been moralizing, Eric has eaten his supper, neatly packed up the few things left about, and, with Froll and his 111 travelling-bag, starts from the Vyverberg for Paris.
From Eric or, Under the Sea by Samuels, S. B. C. (Susan Blagge Caldwell)
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