Berate and Moralize

Berate

Berate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Moralize and berate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moralize" instead a verb "Berate".

Nearby Word: berating

Moralize

Moralize verb - Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements.
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Synonyms for Moralize

Berate and moralize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Berate" instead a verb "Moralize".

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