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rationlize

verb

/ˈræʃənaɪz/

Meaning

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.

rationlize away

justify, explain, excuse, defend, vindicate

condemn, blame, criticize

rationlize behavior, rationlize decision, try to rationlize, rationlize away

to dip into liquid; to involve deeply in an activity

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspect...

to completely surround or cover something or someone

to place something over or on top of something else to protect or hide it

to go or come into a place