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rationalize

One entry found.

Main Entry:
ra·tio·nal·ize
Variant(s):
also British ra·tio·nal·ise \ˈrash-nə-ˌlīz, -ən-əl-ˌīz\ Listen to the pronunciation of rationalise
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
ra·tio·nal·ized also British ra·tio·nal·ised; ra·tio·nal·iz·ing also British ra·tis·ing
transitive verb: to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable; especially : to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and especially unconscious motives <he tried to rationalize his cruel behavior>intransitive verb: to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct
ra·tio·nal·iz·er also British ra·tio·nal·is·er \-ər\ Listen to the pronunciation of rationaliser noun

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