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moral

/ˈmɒɹəl/
noun
  1. (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.

  2. (chiefly in the plural) Moral practices or teachings: modes of conduct.

    "a candidate with strong morals"

  3. A morality play.

Synonymsethics, mores
verb
  1. To moralize.

adjective
  1. Of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behaviour, especially for teaching right behaviour.

    "moral judgments;  a moral poem"

  2. Conforming to a standard of right behaviour; sanctioned by or operative on one's conscience or ethical judgment.

    "a moral obligation"

  3. Capable of right and wrong action.

    "a moral agent"

Synonymsethical, incorruptible, noble, righteous, virtuous, virtual
Antonymsamoral, corrupt, immoral, non-moral, unethical, unmoral

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