moralize
[ mawr-uh-lahyz, mor- ]
/ ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr- /
verb (used without object), mor·al·ized, mor·al·iz·ing.
to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
verb (used with object), mor·al·ized, mor·al·iz·ing.
to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from.
to improve the morals of.
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moralize
moralise
/ (ˈmɒrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(intr) to make moral pronouncements
(tr) to interpret or explain in a moral sense
(tr) to improve the morals of
Derived forms of moralize
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