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moralise

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v.1.moralize.
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Verb1.moralise - interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story"
moralize
rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to
2.moralise - speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"
preachify, sermonise, sermonize, moralize
advocate, preach - speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
3.moralise - improve the morals of
moralize
reform, regenerate, reclaim, rectify - bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one; "The Church reformed me"; "reform your conduct"


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He did not formulate the law in clear, set terms and moralise about it.
White Fang by London, Jack View in context
Within view was the peaceful river and the ferry-boat, to moralise to all the inmates saying: Young or old, passionate or tranquil, chafing or content, you, thus runs the current always.
Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles View in context
But there was no time to moralise, for the joviality again became very brisk, and the decanter of port being nearly out, brother Ned pulled the bell, which was instantly answered by the apoplectic butler.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles View in context
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