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rationlize

verb
/ˈræʃənaɪz/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.

Example Expressions

rationlize away

Synonyms

justify, explain, excuse, defend, vindicate

Antonyms

condemn, blame, criticize

Collocations

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

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