moralizing

Meanings

Plural: moralizings

Noun

• indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
  • "his constant moralizing drove me mad"
• The behaviour of one who moralizes.

Verb

• interpret the moral meaning of
• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
• improve the morals of
• present participle and gerund of moralize

Synonyms

moralisation, moralise, moralization, moralize, preachify, sermonise, sermonize