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SERMONIZING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word sermonizing. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sermonizing. (close relations)
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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

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

exhorting
verbv
verb

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• force or impel in an indicated direction

pontificating
verbv
noun

• the government of the Roman Catholic Church

verb

• administer a pontifical office

• talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner

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

sermonise
verbv
verb

• speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements

Best Hypernyms For SERMONIZING

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

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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