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sermonize

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.

Synonymslecture, moralize

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