SERMONISES Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sermonises. (close relations)
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 |