sermonize
Meaning
- (intransitive) To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.
- (transitive) To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
- (transitive) To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
- (intransitive) To inculcate rigid rules.
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Etymology
From sermon + -ize.
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