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sermon Synonyms

Another word for sermon

Choosing another word for sermon depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

Usage Example

"The minister delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness to the Sunday congregation."

Strongest
homily
Strong
preaching
discourse
Weak
address

• noun (Context 2)

A long or tedious piece of admonition or reproof on someone's behavior or duty; a moralizing lecture.

Usage Example

"When he arrived home past midnight, his parents gave him a stern lecture on responsibility."

Strongest
lecture
Strong
harangue
admonition
tirade
diatribe
scolding
reprimand

• verb (Context 3)

To compose or deliver a religious discourse, or to lecture someone at length in a moralizing manner.

Usage Example

"He often sermoned his younger siblings about the importance of saving money."

Strongest
sermonize
preach
Strong
lecture
moralize
pontificate

Opposites of sermon

The opposite of sermon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commendation
See all opposites of sermon

• Nearby Words

serious
seriously
seriousness
sermon
sermonette
sermonize
sermonizer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sermon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sermon
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