sermonize

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Synonyms: sermonise, harmonize, demonize, simonize, personize, sermonist, serenize, sermonizer, germanize, sermonic, lemonize

Antonyms: sermonise, harmonize, demonize, simonize, personize, sermonist, serenize, sermonizer, germanize, sermonic, lemonize

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[speak]] in the [[manner]] of a [[sermon]]; to [[preach]]; to [[propagate]] one's [[morality]] or [[opinion]]s with [[speech]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To preach a sermon to (somebody); to give (somebody) [[instruction]] or [[admonishment]] on the basis of one's morality or opinions.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[say]] in the manner of a sermon or lecture.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[inculcate]] rigid rules.

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