Moralize
Moralize (mor"al*īz) , transitive verb
[Compare French moraliser.]
1.
To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from.
This fable is moralized in a common proverb.
Did he not moralize this spectacle?
2.
To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to.
While chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed
By Wisdom, moralize his pensive road.
3.
To render moral; to correct the morals of.
It 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.
Good and bad stars moralize not our actions.
Moralize , intransitive verb
1.
To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
2.
to lecture to a person in a manner asserting moral principles.