Absolution and Rationalisation

Absolution

Absolution noun - Release from the guilt or penalty of an offense.

Rationalisation and absolution are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Absolution".

Nearby Words: absolute, absolve, absolutely, absoluteness, absolutory

Rationalisation

Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Absolution and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absolution" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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