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.
Also
especially British,
mor·al·ise.
OTHER WORDS FROM moralize
Words nearby moralize
morale,
moralism,
moralist,
morality,
morality play,
moralize,
morally,
morandi,
morar,
morass,
moratorium
Example sentences from the Web for moralizing
British Dictionary definitions for moralizing
moralize
moralise
/ (ˈmɒrəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(intr)
to make moral pronouncements
(tr)
to interpret or explain in a moral sense
(tr)
to improve the morals of