Rationalize
Rationalize (verb) /ˈræʃ.ən.əl.aɪz/
to try to give reasonable explanations to justify something – vindicate – account for – make something more rational and profitable – eliminate irrational numbers from – slim down – adjust:
She rationalized her poor performance in the exam by saying that the proctor had been watching her incessantly.
Parts of speech
- Noun: rationalization
