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moralize

mo·ra·lize

UK/ˈmɒ.ɹə.laɪz/ US/ˈmɔrʌˌlaɪz/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

interpret the moral meaning of

  • “moralize a story”
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2.

speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

  • “This man always sermonizes”
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3.

improve the morals of

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Origin

From Old French moraliser, equivalent to moral + -ize.

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