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moralizing

UK
/ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/

Translations

moralizingnoun
His constant moralizing about other people's behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
Son moralisme constant à propos du comportement des autres l'a rendu impopulaire auprès de ses pairs.
Additional translations
prêchi-prêchaFamilier ; discours moralisateur jugé agaçant ou envahissant.
Synonyms
homiletics
pontificating
sermonizing
preaching
didacticism
moralizingadjective
more moralizing
Comp.
most moralizing
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɔːr.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
The moralizing tone of the lecture made the students feel uncomfortable.
Le ton moralisateur du cours a mis les étudiants mal à l'aise.
Synonyms
sanctimonious
self-righteous
sententious
preachy
didactic
moralizeverb

moralizing

Gerund

moralized
Past Simple
moralized
Past Participle
moralizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒrəlaɪz/
US
/ˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
faire la moraleSe dit surtout quand on donne des leçons de morale sur un ton condescendant.
He tends to moralize about the importance of honesty, even though he often lies himself.
Il a tendance à faire la morale sur l'importance de l'honnêteté, alors qu'il ment souvent lui-même.
moraliserSens causatif : rendre plus moral, plus vertueux.
The reformers sought to moralize society through education and public campaigns.
Les réformateurs cherchaient à moraliser la société par l'éducation et des campagnes publiques.
moraliserSens général : présenter ou interpréter quelque chose sous l'angle moral.
The teacher tried to moralize the story, highlighting the ethical lessons it contained.
Le professeur a essayé de moraliser l'histoire, en mettant en avant les leçons éthiques qu'elle contenait.
Synonyms
lecture
pontificate
philosophize
admonish
exhort
preach

Definitions

moralizingnoun
The act or practice of making moral judgments or giving moral advice, often in a self-righteous or judgmental manner.
His constant moralizing about other people's behavior made him unpopular among his peers.
Moral advice or commentary, especially when perceived as tedious or intrusive.
The article was free of the usual moralizing.
moralizingadjective
Having a tendency to make judgments about what is right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or overly critical manner.
The moralizing tone of the lecture made the students feel uncomfortable.
moralizeverb
To comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority.
He tends to moralize about the importance of honesty, even though he often lies himself.
To interpret or explain something in a moral context.
The teacher tried to moralize the story, highlighting the ethical lessons it contained.
To improve the moral character or behaviour of (a person or group); to make more virtuous.
The reformers sought to moralize society through education and public campaigns.
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