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moralize
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mor·al·ize  (môr-lz, mr-)
v. mor·al·ized, mor·al·iz·ing, mor·al·iz·es
v.intr.
To think about or express moral judgments or reflections.
v.tr.
1. To interpret or explain the moral meaning of.
2. To improve the morals of; reform.

moral·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.
moral·izer n.

moralize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised
1. to discuss or consider something in the light of one's own moral beliefs, esp. with disapproval
2. to interpret or explain in a moral sense
3. to improve the morals of
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.moralize - interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story"
rede, interpret - give an interpretation or explanation to
2.moralize - speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"
advocate, preach - speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"
3.moralize - improve the morals of
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"
Translations
Spanish moralize [ˈmɔrəlaɪz] vi to moralize (about) → moralizar (sobre)
French moralize [ˈmɔrəlaɪz] vi to moralize (about) → moraliser (sur)
German moralize [ˈmɔrəlaɪz] moral vimoralisieren;
to moralize about → sich moralisch entrüsten über +acc

Italian moralize [ˈmɔrəlaɪz] vi to moralize (about) → fare il (or la) moralista (riguardo), moraleggiare (riguardo)

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