sermonize

Meanings

Verb

speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
- "This man always sermonizes"
To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
To inculcate rigid rules.

Origin / Etymology

From sermon + -ize.

Synonyms

lecture, moralise, moralize, pontificate, preachify, sermonise

Scrabble Score: 20

sermonize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sermonize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sermonize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

sermonize is a valid Words With Friends word