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Synonyms of moralizing
(Entry 1 of 3)
marked by or given to preaching moral values
- I found the novel's moralizing tone a bit much for beach reading
Synonyms for moralizing
- didactic,
- homiletic
- (or homiletical),
- moralistic,
- preachy,
- sententious,
- sermonic
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moralizing
nounSynonyms of moralizing (Entry 2 of 3)
as in preaching, pontificating
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for moralizing
- interference,
- kibitzing
- (also kibbitzing),
- meddling
- assistance,
- briefing,
- coaching,
- direction,
- instruction,
- mentoring,
- priming,
- prompting,
- teaching,
- tutoring
- judgment
- (or judgement),
- observation,
- verdict
- alarm
- (also alarum),
- alert,
- caution,
- cautioning,
- expostulation,
- forewarning,
- remonstrance,
- remonstration,
- urging,
- warning
moralizing
verb
present participle of moralize
Synonyms of moralizing (Entry 3 of 3)
as in preaching, lecturing
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for moralizing
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