🧐rationalize

verb
/ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

Meaning

to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate

Example Sentences

She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.

Synonyms

justify, explain, excuse, defend

Antonyms

deny, conceal

Collocations

rationalize behavior, rationalize decision, rationalize system, rationalize expense

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