moralizing
Use Moralizing 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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| —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 | |
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| 'moraliser or moralise | |
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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 are not moralizing about how they should live their lives.
The moralizing subject warns of the dire consequences of jealousy.
The public is scared and in despair, and has no use for moralizing comments.
Chastising and moralizing a billion dollar worth corporation holding a hefty clout over the oil market is always a tricky point.
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