Moralize

Origin

Compare French moraliser.

Full definition of moralize

Verb

1. To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
• L'EstrangeThis fable is moralized in a common proverb.
• ShakespeareDid he not moralize this spectacle?
2. To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
• WordsworthWhile chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed
  By Wisdom, moralize his pensive road.
3. To render moral; to correct the morals of.
• D. RamsayIt had a large share in moralizing the poor white people of the country.
4. To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse.
• Sir Thomas BrowneGood and bad stars moralize not our actions.
5. To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.