sermonize

/ˈsɜrmənaɪz/
verb
  1. To deliver a religious sermon or moral lecture.
    • She sermonized to the congregation about the value of patience.
    • The pastor sermonized about forgiveness during Sunday service.
    • He tends to sermonize whenever the topic of honesty comes up.
  2. To give unwanted moral advice or lecture someone in a self-righteous way.
    • He always sermonizes about the dangers of social media.
    • Please don't sermonize me about my spending habits.
    • Instead of sermonizing, try listening to what others have to say.
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