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SERMONISES Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word sermonises. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sermonises. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SERMONISES

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admonishes
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

expounds
verbv
verb

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• state

lectures
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

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

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

moralises
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

moralizes
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

pontificates
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

preaches
verbv
verb

• deliver a sermon

• speak, plead, or argue in favor of

sermonizes
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

teaches
verbv
noun

• an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

verb

• impart skills or knowledge to

• accustom gradually to some action or attitude

moralize
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

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

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

moralise
verbv
verb

• interpret the moral meaning of

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

• improve the morals of

preachify
verb, nounv, n
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

sermonize
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

Best Hypernyms For SERMONISES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sermonises, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
advocate preach

Alternatives for ADMONISHES

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