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What is another word for Moralize? – 136 Moralize Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    preach lecture sermonize philosophize rationalize justify condone criticize judge condemn censure reproach rebuke scold admonish exhort persuade convince instruct teach enlighten educate inform counsel advise warn caution moral sermon homily tirade diatribe harangue expound interpret explain comment annotate elucidate expatiate.

    Meaning of Moralize

    The primary meaning of the word "moralize" is to give a moral interpretation or judgment.

    Definitions

    • To give a moral interpretation or judgment of something
    • To interpret or explain something in a moral sense
    • To make something the subject of a moral lesson or commentary

    Etymology of Moralize

    The word "moralize" has its roots in the Latin words "moralis," meaning "of or relating to manners or character," and the suffix "-ize," which forms a verb
    The term has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to interpret or explain something in a moral sense"
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to moral commentary, judgment, and interpretation

    Example Uses

    • The preacher began to moralize about the importance of honesty and integrity
    • She tended to moralize about her friends' behavior, often offering unsolicited advice
    • The author's attempt to moralize the story detracted from its overall impact

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    condemn criticize judge censure reproach rebuke scold admonish silence ignore dismiss reject refute deny justify rationalize excuse defend support praise commend approve tolerate accept.

    Related Nouns

    morality ethics principle value virtue vice lesson commentary interpretation judgment criticism evaluation assessment analysis explanation sermon homily lecture tirade diatribe harangue discourse treatise thesis.

    Related Verbs

    preach teach instruct educate enlighten inform counsel advise warn caution criticize judge condemn censure reproach rebuke scold admonish exhort persuade convince interpret explain comment annotate elucidate.

    Related Adjectives

    moral ethical principled virtuous righteous just fair impartial unbiased objective critical judgmental evaluative analytical explanatory interpretive commentary homiletic sermonic didactic instructive educational.