mor|al|ize «MR uh lyz, MOR-», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
–v.i.
to think, talk, or write about questions of right and wrong: »
... no one can moralize better after a misfortune has taken place (Washington Irving).
–v.t.
1. to point out the lesson or inner meaning of: »
But what said Jaques? Did he not moralize this spectacle? (Shakespeare).
2. to improve the morals of: »
... a social life passed in peaceful occupation is positively moralizing (Herbert Spencer).
–mor´al|i|za´tion, noun.
–mor´al|iz´er, noun.
–mor´al|iz´ing|ly, adverb.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.