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Preachment

Definition

Preachment is a noun that refers to a sermon or religious discourse, typically delivered with an instructive or moralizing tone.

Example Sentences

1. The minister delivered an inspiring preachment on the importance of compassion.
2. The crowd was moved by the preacher's passionate preachment about forgiveness.

Additional Usages

Popular usage: Apart from its religious sense, preachment can also refer to any lecture or talk that involves moralizing or admonishing, often with a condescending tone.

Local usage: In some informal contexts, preachment can be used to describe a repetitive or tiresome speech or sermon.

Example Sentences

1. The politician's preachment about honesty felt insincere.
2. Every Sunday, Grandpa delivers his preachment on the importance of hard work.

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