moralizing

[US]/[ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To give moral instruction or advice, often in a patronizing way.; To express approval of moral behavior or principles.
adj.Given to moral instruction or advice, especially in a patronizing way.; Expressing approval of moral behavior or principles.

Phrases & Collocations

moralizing tone

stop moralizing

moralizing about

moralizing lecture

constantly moralizing

moralizing parents

avoid moralizing

moralizing stance

moralizing influence

without moralizing

Example Sentences

the author was accused of moralizing the story for a younger audience.

i dislike films that are constantly moralizing about right and wrong.

her speech wasn't preachy, but it did contain a subtle moralizing tone.

he stopped moralizing about healthy eating and started cooking.

the play avoided heavy-handed moralizing and let the audience draw their own conclusions.

the novel subtly explores themes without resorting to moralizing.

i found the teacher's constant moralizing about honesty tiresome.

the film's ending felt forced and overly moralizing to me.

she criticized the author for moralizing the characters' actions.

the story avoids the trap of moralizing and instead focuses on character development.

the documentary aimed to inform, not to moralize about social issues.

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