moralized

Definition of moralizednext
past tense of moralize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moralized
Verb
  • The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Schlossnagle and assistant coach Troy Tulowitzki have preached the patient approach.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Vance’s speech got a cool reception from European leaders who said they felt lectured.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Some of us have guest lectured in his law school class on the Arkansas Constitution, and his passion for our state's rich heritage is evident.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.
    Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
  • That’s true for Tamma in a different way – it’s inculcated in Tamma that no one will help her but that’s not true.
    Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Moralized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moralized. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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