moralization
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of making something moral or more moral: The process of introducing or emphasizing moral principles in something. 2. The act of expressing moral judgments or pronouncements, often in a self-righteous or superficial way: The practice of commenting on issues with a focus on right and wrong, typically in a manner perceived as excessive or tedious.
Examples of Usage
- Sense 1 (Making something moral):
- The novel's adaptation involved a significant moralization of the main character's actions.
- Historians debate the moralization of political discourse during that era.
- Sense 2 (Making moral pronouncements):
- His endless moralization about modern music made the conversation unbearable.
- The article was criticized for its heavy-handed moralization rather than objective analysis.
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a neutral or positive connotation when referring to the first sense (e.g., the moralization of a law). However, it frequently has a negative or critical connotation when referring to the second sense, implying that the moral judgments are unwelcome, simplistic, or self-righteous.
Variants and Related Words
- Moralize (verb): To comment on moral issues, especially in a judgmental way; to make something moral.
- He has a tendency to moralize about every small decision.
- Moralistic (adjective): Characterized by the practice of making moral judgments about others' behavior.
- She rejected the moralistic tone of the criticism.
Synonyms
- For Sense 1: Ethicalization, sanctification.
- For Sense 2: Preaching, sermonizing, moralizing, pontification.
Related Phrases
- To engage in moralization: To actively make moral judgments or pronouncements.
- The talk show host is known for engaging in political moralization.
Noun
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the act of making moral (or more moral)
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for years she worked toward the moralization of English literature
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indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code
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his constant moralizing drove me mad
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