Definition of moralize Moralize

/mɔˈɹʌlajˌz/ - [morulayz] - mor•al•ize

We found 14 definitions of moralize from 4 different sources.

Word comparison

moralise - /mˈɒɹəlˌa‍ɪz/

moralize - /mɔˈɹʌlajˌz/

Verb moralizes, moralizing, moralized
moralize - improve the morals of
		moralise
		reclaim, rectify, reform, regenerate make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; "The people reclaimed the marshes"
moralize - interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story"
		moralise
		rede, interpret give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
moralize - speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes"
		sermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralise
		advocate, preach speak, plead, or argue in favor of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

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moralize (Verb)
To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
moralize (Verb)
To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
moralize (Verb)
To render moral; to correct the morals of.
moralize (Verb)
To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.
moralize (Verb)
To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.

moralize (v. t.)
To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
moralize (v. t.)
To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
moralize (v. t.)
To render moral; to correct the morals of.
moralize (v. t.)
To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.
moralize (v. i.)
To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.