preaching

• Substantiv, das das Halten einer religiösen Rede oder Predigt bezeichnet sowie eine moralisierende Ermahnung oder Belehrung.

A noun referring to the act of delivering a religious address or sermon, or a moralistic rebuke.

1. Religious addressB1formal

   A formal speech or sermon delivered during a religious service, typically by a clergy member.

   Predigt

   • The priest's preaching on forgiveness moved the congregation.
   • She attended the Sunday preaching at the local church.
   • His preaching focused on the importance of charity.

   Synonymeaddressdiscourseexhortationhomilypreachmentsermon

2. Moralistic rebukeB2informal

   A lengthy or tedious lecture that criticizes someone's behavior or offers unwanted moral advice.

   Moralpredigt

   • I don't need your constant preaching about my lifestyle.
   • His preaching about honesty felt hypocritical.
   • She gave me a long preaching about the dangers of laziness.

   Synonymeadmonitiondiatribeharanguehomilylecturerantrebukescoldingsermontirade

• Verb, das das Halten einer religiösen Predigt bezeichnet oder das nachdrückliche Eintreten für eine Überzeugung, ein Prinzip oder eine Vorgehensweise.

A verb used to indicate the act of delivering a religious sermon or earnestly advocating a belief, principle, or course of action.

1. Deliver a religious sermonB1formal

   To give a talk or sermon about a religious or moral subject, especially in a church.

   predigen

   • The priest preached about forgiveness and compassion.
   • He preached to the congregation every Sunday.
   • She preached a powerful sermon on the importance of charity.

   Synonymepreachifysermonize

2. Advocate stronglyB2formal

   To strongly recommend or promote a particular idea, belief, or way of life.

   Vehement befürworten

   • She preaches the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise.
   • He preaches patience and understanding in difficult situations.
   • The organization preaches environmental conservation.

   Synonymeadvocatechampionexhortpromoteproselytizeurge

3. Give unwanted adviceB2informal

   To give moral advice in a way that is annoying or unwanted.

   Belehren

   • Stop preaching at me about my lifestyle choices.
   • He's always preaching about the dangers of social media.
   • She preaches to her friends about saving money.

   Synonymeharanguelecturemoralizepontificatepreachifysermonize