moralization
moralization · moralizations
The act of moralizingThe act of moralizing.
/ˌmɒ.ɹə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of moralizing.
the act of making moral (or more moral)
(countable, uncountable)Moral reform.
Origin
From moral + -ization or moralize + -ation.From moral + -ization or moralize + -ation.
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Forms
plural: moralizations| Singular | moralization |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of making moral (or more moral):moralisation
- indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code:moralizingmoralisation
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedmoralize
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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