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moralize vs advocate

advocate vs moralize

moralize is not a noun while advocate is a noun.

moralize and advocate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moralize No No Yes No
advocate Yes No Yes No
As verbs, advocate is a hypernym of moralize; that is, advocate is a word with a broader meaning than moralize:
  • moralize: speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
  • advocate: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Other hypernyms of moralize include preach.
moralize (noun) advocate (noun)
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
moralize (verb) advocate (verb)
improve the morals of push for something
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements speak, plead, or argue in favor of
interpret the moral meaning of
Difference between moralize and advocate

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