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sermonize Synonyms & Antonyms

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Sermonize as a Verb

1

To speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech.

2

To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) instruction or admonishment on the basis of one's morality or opinions.

3

To say in the manner of a sermon or lecture.

4

To inculcate rigid rules.

Word Forms & Grammar

sermonize (third-person singular simple present sermonizes, present participle sermonizing, simple past and past participle sermonized)

Words That Rhyme With Sermonize

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Origin of Sermonize

From sermon + -ize.

Quick Facts About Sermonize

Part of speechverb
MeaningTo speak in the manner of a sermon; to preach; to propagate one's morality or opinions with speech
Verb formssermonizes, sermonizing, sermonized