moralize

Example Sentences

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In “Next Generation,” this exchange would have led to a moralizing speech from Jean-Luc about how they cannot play judge, jury and executioner.

From New York Times

As if on cue, the Kremlin echoed the Chinese criticisms of the summit, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov telling reporters in Moscow Wednesday the summit was an “exercise in moralizing” and not a “serious event.”

From Washington Times

Sanders' overt moralizing and harsh attacks on big business make him an outlier in the Senate, even in his own party.

From Salon

Since long-term weight loss is usually not achievable, "moralizing food can cause hyper-awareness about food choices, and foster beliefs that certain foods should be avoided because they will cause weight gain or poor health."

From Salon

For a film otherwise allergic to moralizing, this sure seems like “old-fashioned heteronormative nonsense” to me.

From Los Angeles Times