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- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/
- /ˈmɒr.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/
Definitions of moralize word
- verb without object moralize to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way. 1
- verb with object moralize to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from. 1
- verb with object moralize to improve the morals of. 1
- noun moralize Comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority. 1
- intransitive verb moralize preach morality 1
- verb moralize If you say that someone is moralizing, you are critical of them for telling people what they think is right or wrong, especially when they have not been asked their opinion. 0
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Origin of moralize
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English moralisen < Medieval Latin mōrālizāre. See moral, -ize
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Parts of speech for Moralize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moralize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
moralize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moralize
verb moralize
- edify — to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift: religious paintings that edify the viewer.
- sermonize — to deliver or compose a sermon; preach.
- admonish — If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong.
- pontificate — the office or term of office of a pontiff.
- lecture — a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject: a lecture on Picasso's paintings.
Antonyms for moralize
verb moralize
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- immoralize — to make or cause to be immoral.
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