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MORALIZING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Moralizing.

Moralizing - as a noun

Indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code

Example: "His constant moralizing drove me mad"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moralisation14moralization23
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
philosophizing34
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Moralizing - as a verb

To make moral reflections (on, upon, about or over something); to regard acts and events as involving a moral.

To say (something) expressing a moral reflection or judgment.

To render moral; to correct the morals of; to give the appearance of morality to.

To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.

To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.

To supply with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.

Example Sentences

"She delivered a moralizing speech to the audience."
"The book offered a moralizing message about the consequences of greed."
"The movie was criticized for its heavy-handed moralizing tone."
"I found her constant moralizing annoying."
"His articles often take on a moralizing tone."
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Word Game Points

Is MORALIZING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, moralizing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MORALIZING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is MORALIZING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, moralizing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MORALIZING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is MORALIZING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, moralizing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MORALIZING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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