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moralize

/ moralize /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
improve the morals of
Type of:
reform reclaim regenerate
Derived:
moralization moralisation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
verb Sense 2
interpret the moral meaning of
"moralize a story"
Type of:
interpret
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
"This man always sermonizes"
Type of:
preach advocate
Derived:
moralizing moralization moralisation preachification preacher
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Semantic Complexity
44%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
13
Times Searched
2
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reform reclaim regenerate interpret preach advocate