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.
moralizes
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present tense formof moralize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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According to him "the language of food is a language that contextualizes, that situates, that moralizes, that challenges the supposedly neutral, non-cultural language of neoliberal economics."
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2023
In accordance with one of intuitive eating’s 10 principles — “challenge the food police” — neither woman moralizes about the carbs.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
“Anything that moralizes weight or food behaviors or body shape or size has a way of causing harm,” Kneeland says.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2021
Plus, the indie hit never moralizes on same-sex marriage, instead offering a humorous and heartfelt take on two mothers, two teenage kids and a cool biological father.
From Reuters ● Nov. 24, 2010
Unlike Richardson, who has no humor, who minces words, and moralizes, and dotes on the sentimental woes of his heroines, Fielding is direct, vigorous, hilarious, and coarse to the point of vulgarity.
From English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World by William Joseph Long
