Castigate
Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Moralize and castigate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moralize" instead a verb "Castigate".
Nearby Word: castigating
Moralize
Moralize verb - Speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements.
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Synonyms for Moralize
Castigate and moralize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Moralize".
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