Moralizers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlīz/ mor·al·ize

Meaning & Definition of Moralizers

Moralizers (verb)

  1. to explain or interpret morally
  2. to give a moral quality or direction to
  3. to improve the morals of

Moralizers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in preachers, lecturers

    similar: catechists, lecturers, preachers, interns, practice teachers, readers, student teachers, governesses, homeschoolers, academes, academicians, academics, didacts, pedants, deans, docents, doctors, dons, professors, profs, regius professors, drillmasters, inculcators, mentors, tutoresses, tutors, coaches, guides, gurus, preparers, trainers, headmistresses, instructresses, mistresses (chiefly British), schoolmarms, schoolmistresses

  2. as in moralists, prudes

    similar: bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans, wowsers (chiefly Australian), fuddy-duddies, old maids, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, goody-goodies
    opposite: immoralists, libertarians, libertines, misbehavers

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moralizers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moralizers:

Chiefly British: mistresses
Chiefly Australian: wowsers
catechists, lecturers, preachers, interns, practice teachers, readers, student teachers, governesses, homeschoolers, academes, academicians, academics, didacts, pedants, deans, docents, doctors, dons, professors, profs, regius professors, drillmasters, inculcators, mentors, tutoresses, tutors, coaches, guides, gurus, preparers, trainers, headmistresses, instructresses, schoolmarms, schoolmistresses, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Moralizers

Words with the opposite meaning of Moralizers:

immoralists, libertarians, libertines, misbehavers

Word Forms of Moralizers

Inflections: moralized, moralizing

Derived words: moralization (noun), moralizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Moralizers

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Moralizers

What does "Moralizers" mean?

"Moralizers" means to explain or interpret morally. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to explain or interpret morally. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Moralizers"?

Other words for "Moralizers" include catechists, lecturers, preachers, interns, practice teachers, readers, student teachers and governesses. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moralizers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moralizers"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moralizers". Common alternatives include catechists, lecturers, preachers, interns, practice teachers, readers, student teachers, governesses, homeschoolers and academes.

What is the opposite of "Moralizers"?

Antonyms of "Moralizers" include immoralists, libertarians, libertines and misbehavers.

Is "Moralizers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moralizers" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Moralizers"?

"Moralizers" is pronounced /ˈmȯr-ə-ˌlīz/ and divided into syllables as mor·al·ize.

What is the origin of the word "Moralizers"?

First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Moralizers" meaning "as in preachers, lecturers"?

When "Moralizers" (noun) means as in preachers, lecturers, synonyms include catechists, lecturers, preachers, interns, practice teachers and readers.