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mor·al
 moral
- pronunciation:
- mo
r
 l
[or]
ma
rl
- features:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with what is right and what is wrong in how a person acts.
Many people go to a religious leader for help with moral decisions. |
| definition 2: |
following rules of right or fair behavior.
People expect moral behavior from teachers.- synonyms:
- good, upright
- similar words:
- honest, just, proper, responsible
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| related words: |
pure |
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broader categories that include morals |
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religion, society |
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similar to morals |
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conscience, principles, values |
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some actions associated with lack of morals |
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abuse, cheat, lie, sin, steal, tempt |
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some descriptions of people who act morally |
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good, honest, honorable, just, noble, responsible, scrupulous, steadfast, upright |
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some descriptions of people who do not act morally |
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criminal, dishonest, disreputable, immoral, misguided, shady, wicked, wrong |
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some people associated with morals |
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angel, cheat, culprit, devil, liar, rogue, saint, thief |
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some reactions associated with morals |
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atone, bless, condemn, discipline, forgive, guide, impeach, instill, punish, reform, relapse, remedy, shape |
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some things associated with morals |
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adages, allegories, parables, right, wrong |
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