moralize
Use Moralize in a sentence
əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr- verb (used without object)
1.
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)
2.
to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from.
3.
to improve the morals of.
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World English Dictionary
moralize or moralise (ˈmɒrəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to make moral pronouncements |
| 2. | (tr) to interpret or explain in a moral sense |
| 3. | (tr) to improve the morals of |
| moralise or moralise | |
| —vb | |
| morali'zation or moralise | |
| —n | |
| morali'sation or moralise | |
| —n | |
| 'moralizer or moralise | |
| —n | |
| 'moraliser or moralise | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
moralize
mid-15c., from Fr. moraliser, from L.L. moralizare, from moralis (see moral). Related: Moralizing.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
We do not wish to moralize, only to ease our dusty throats.
Don't moralize or tell employees you are disappointed with them for filing a charge.
It's corrupting to write with the intent to moralize, to elevate people's moral standards.
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