1. (

• moralizing ,
• moralization ,
• moralisation

) indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code; "his constant moralizing drove me mad" ;

1. (

• moralize ,
• moralise ,

) interpret the moral meaning of; "moralize a story" ;

2. (

• sermonize ,
• sermonise ,
• preachify ,
• moralize ,
• moralise

) speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements; "This man always sermonizes" ;

3. (

• moralize ,
• moralise

) improve the morals of ;