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MORALIZES Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word moralizes. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word moralizes. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for MORALIZES

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admonishes
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

dogmatizes
verbv
verb

• state as a dogma

• speak dogmatically

ethicizes
verbv
verb

• To make ethical.

lectures
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

moralises
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

pontificates
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

preaches
verbv
verb

• deliver a sermon

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

sermonises
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

sermonizes
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

moralise
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

preachify
verb, nounv, n
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

sermonise
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

sermonize
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

Best Hypernyms For MORALIZES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moralizes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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