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Definition of Moralise

1. Verb. Interpret the moral meaning of. "Moralize a story"

2. Verb. Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements. "Sam and Sue moralise"; "This man always sermonizes"

3. Verb. Improve the morals of.

Definition of Moralise

1. Verb. (alternative spelling of moralize) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moralise

1. to moralize [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES] - See also: moralize

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moralise

moral philosophy moral principle moral sense moral suasion moral support moral system moral treatment moral turpitude morale morale-boosting

morale booster morale builder morale building morales moralisation moralise (current term) moralised moralises moralising moralism

moralisms moralist moralistic moralistic therapeutic deism moralistically moralists moralities morality morality play moralization

Literary usage of Moralise

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (1883)
"... by means of a contrivance, get a quantity of stores on shore—Shoot a bird, but it turns out perfect carrion—moralise upon my situation—The ship blown ..."

2. The Underlying Principles of Modern Legislation by William Jethro Brown (1920)
"(4) A no less important function of the State is to moralise competition. This proposition does not conflict with that just stated. ..."

3. Political Crime by Louis Proal (1898)
"... Government—Bribery in Rome—Venality of demagogues—Responsibility does not necessarily moralise politicians—Peculation in Rome—Corruption of judges among ..."

4. Purple Tints of Paris: Character and Manners in the New Empire by Bayle St. John (1854)
"... moralise—The Game of Consequences. IN entering into some further account of the doings of M. Agricole Passager—in order to illustrate the kind of life ..."

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