moraler

/mɔˈrælər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who emphasizes or advocates for morality, often in a strict or dogmatic manner.

“The moraler’s lecture on ethics was well-received by the audience.”

2. verb

To emphasize or stress the importance of morality, often to the point of being overly strict or dogmatic.

“He moralered his children into behaving by setting an example himself.”

Synonyms

  • moralist
  • puritan

Antonyms

  • immoralist
  • libertine