moralize

/mˈɒɹəlˌaɪz/

/ˈmɔɹəˌɫaɪz/

to moralize

MAIN VERB

improve the morals of

synonyms : moralise

to be critical of people and tell them what is right and wrong in order to establish one’s superiority

synonyms : moralise

interpret the moral meaning of

synonyms : moralise

Examples

1. Probability of B, um, moralized the parents.

2. The Bible doesn't moralize, or rarely, rarely moralizes.

3. But it's really a moralized conception that has heroism at its heart.

4. Cervantes is not moralizing here, and he hardly ever does.