Defence and Rationalisation

Defence

Defence noun - The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.

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

Rationalisation

Rationalisation noun - (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening.
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Synonyms for Rationalisation

Defence and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defence" instead a noun "Rationalisation".

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