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 moralized
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present perfectof moralize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In response, some people have moralized about this shift — sometimes by telling voters they’re stupid to let government shrink.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2012
I would rather look at them than sleep in them; and I have moralized over the simplicity and lack of luxury which was the best that the tavern could offer, even to that great man.
From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse
Some of his supporters must have moralized on the strange apparition which their summons had raised.
From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin
Had I been a literary man I might, perhaps, have moralized upon the futility of all ambition.
From The Time Machine by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Mr. Falkirk might have moralized thus, standing close behind her as he was, still and silent; but it is not likely he did; useless moralizing was never in Mr. Falkirk's way.
From Wych Hazel by Warner, Susan
