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PONTIFYING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word pontifying. (exact relations)
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expounding
verbv
noun

• a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

lecturing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

moralizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code

preaching
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

• a moralistic rebuke

spouting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• propelled violently in a usually narrow stream

declaiming
verb, nounv, n
verb

• recite in elocution

• speak against in an impassioned manner

dogmatizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• state as a dogma

• speak dogmatically

haranguing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

verb

• deliver a harangue to; address forcefully

sermoning
verb, adjectivev, adj
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sermonizing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

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