moralizing

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по вынесению моральных суждений или часто поверхностное изложение определённого морального кодекса.

A noun referring to the act of making moral pronouncements or engaging in the often superficial exposition of a particular moral code.

uncountable

1. Exposition of moral principlesC1formal

   The act of making moral pronouncements or expressing moral judgments, often in a self-righteous or superficial manner.

   Морализаторство

   • His constant moralizing about other people's lifestyles became tiresome.
   • The novel avoids heavy moralizing, letting the story speak for itself.
   • She engaged in a bit of moralizing about the dangers of social media.

   Synonymsdidacticismhomilylecturingmoralismmoralizationpreachingpreachment

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия комментирования вопросов добра и зла, часто в самодовольной или осуждающей манере.

A verb used to express the act of commenting on issues of right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or judgmental manner.

1. Interpret moral meaningC1formal

   To explain or interpret the moral significance or lesson of something, such as a story or event.

   Толковать мораль

   • The critic moralized the fable, highlighting its lesson about greed.
   • He tends to moralize historical events, seeing a clear right and wrong.
   • The teacher moralized the poem for the students, drawing out its ethical themes.

2. Speak as if delivering a sermonC1formal

   To express moral judgments or opinions in a self-righteous or lecturing manner.

   Морализировать

   • He always moralizes about the dangers of modern technology.
   • She moralized at length about the decline in family values.
   • Stop moralizing and just listen to what I have to say.

   Synonymslecturepontificatepreachpreachifysermonize

3. Improve the morals ofC2formal

   To attempt to make someone's behavior or character conform to moral standards.

   Улучшить нравственность

   • The reformer sought to moralize the corrupt society.
   • They believed that education would moralize the youth.
   • The program aimed to moralize the prisoners through work and discipline.

   Synonymsbetteredifyelevateimprovereformregenerateuplift

   Antonymscorruptdebauchdemoralizedeprave