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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

moralization

/mɒrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does moralization mean?

noun

The process of giving moral significance or meaning to something, or the act of interpreting something in a moral sense. The act of making something more moral or virtuous.

Example

"The artist's moralization of the social issue in her painting sparked a heated debate."

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