moralisation | ||
1. | [ noun ] indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code | |
Synonyms: | moralization moralizing | |
Examples: | "his constant moralizing drove me mad" |
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Related terms: | philosophizing preachification sermonize | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of making moral (or more moral) | |
Synonyms: | moralization | |
Examples: | "for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature" |
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Related terms: | reform moralise | |
Similar spelling: |
moralization moralizing moralistic |