Moralize

Synonyms of moralize

• lecture
• preach
• sermonize

Antonyms of moralize

• corrupt
• pervert
• immoralize

Collocations of moralize

moralize on

Frequency: 70 %

She always moralizes on the importance of honesty.

moralize about

Frequency: 60 %

The author tends to moralize about the consequences of greed in his novels.

moralize to

Frequency: 50 %

The teacher moralized to the students about the importance of kindness.

moralize with

Frequency: 45 %

He often moralizes with his friends about the state of politics.

Idiomatic Expressions for moralize

• Phrase: moralize from the pulpit
  Meaning: to deliver a moralistic or judgmental sermon from a position of authority
  Usage: The priest was known to moralize from the pulpit, often alienating parishioners with his harsh sermons.