What is the meaning of moralizing?

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noun

Indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code.
- usage: "his constant moralizing drove me mad"
- synonyms: moralization, moralisation

verb

Interpret the moral meaning of.
- usage: "moralize a story"
- synonyms: moralize, moralise
Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements.
- usage: "This man always sermonizes"
- synonyms: sermonize, sermonise, preachify, moralize, moralise
Improve the morals of.
- synonyms: moralize, moralise

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