HyperDic: moralize

English > 3 senses of the word moralize:
VERBcommunicationmoralize, moraliseinterpret the moral meaning / meaning of
communicationmoralize, sermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralisespeak as if delivering a sermon
changemoralize, moraliseimprove the morals of
moralize > pronunciation
Soundsmao'rahlay.z
Rhymesactualize ... womanize: 266 rhymes with ayz...
English > moralize: 3 senses > verb 1, communication
Meaninginterpret the moral meaning / meaning of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"moralize a story"
Synonymmoralise
Broaderrede, interpretGive an interpretation or explanation to
English > moralize: 3 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaningspeak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements.
PatternSomebody ----s
ModelSam and Sue moralize
Synonymssermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralise
Broaderpreach, advocatespeak, plead, or argue in favor of
Spanishdisertar, moralizar
Catalandissertar, moralitzar
Nounsmoralizing, moralizationindulgence in moral pronouncements
English > moralize: 3 senses > verb 3, change
Meaningimprove the morals of.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymmoralise
Broaderreform, reclaim, regenerate, rectifyBring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one
Nounsmoralizationthe act of making moral (or more moral)

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