Added 9 October 2026
moralize
/ˈmɒ.ɹə.laɪz/ verb
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about moralize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Interpret the moral meaning of.
moralize a story
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Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements.
This man always sermonizes
- Improve the morals of.
Origin
From Old French moraliser, equivalent to moral + -ize.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)