moralizer

mor·al·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-lahyz, mor-]
- /ˈmɔr əˌlaɪz, ˈmɒr-/

Definitions of moralizer word

verb without object moralizer 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 moralizer to explain in a moral sense, or draw a moral from. 1
verb with object moralizer to improve the morals of. 1
noun moralizer One who moralizes. 1

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Origin of moralizer

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 Moralizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Moralizer

moralizer 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.

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Synonyms for moralizer

noun moralizer

moralist — a person who teaches or inculcates morality.
censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
critic — A critic is a person who writes about and expresses opinions about things such as books, films, music, or art.
philosopher — a person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.

All 5 Synonyms of moralizer