moralize

moralize is a Verb

Definition:

[1] To apply to a moral purpose; to explain in a moral sense; to draw a moral from. This fable is moralized in a common proverb. L`Estrange. Did he not moralize this spectacle Shak.

[2] To furnish with moral lessons, teachings, or examples; to lend a moral to. While chastening thoughts of sweetest use, bestowed By Wisdom, moralize his pensive road. Wordsworth.

[3] To render moral; to correct the morals of. It had a large share in moralizing the poor white people of the country. D. Ramsay.

[4] To give a moral quality to; to affect the moral quality of, either for better or worse. Good and bad stars moralize not our actions. Sir T. Browne.