Apprehension
Apprehension noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.
Rationalisation and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Rationalisation
Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Rationalisation
Apprehension and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Rationalisation".
Cite this Source
Rationalisation and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/rationalisation
Apprehension & Rationalisation. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/rationalisation>.
Rationalisation or Apprehension. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/rationalisation.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "apprehension" and "rationalisation" have occurred on timeline