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preaching

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹitʃɪŋ// UK //pɹˈiːtʃɪŋ// preach·ing

n. the act of giving a religious talk or telling people how they should behave in a moral way. It can also mean giving unwanted advice to others.

n. the delivery of a religious sermon or the act of advocating for a specific moral or political position. Often carries a pejorative nuance when describing unsolicited or sanctimonious moral advice.


SIMPLE

His constant preaching about healthy eating is starting to annoy his friends.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers a space for spiritual preaching every Sunday morning for those interested in the faith.

COMPLEX

While the candidate's platform was popular, many voters were eventually alienated by his constant preaching, which they felt lacked a practical understanding of their daily economic struggles.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English prechynge.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the activity; can be used with 'of' to specify the subject matter.

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