Deodorize
Deodorize verb - To make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses.
Usage example: the propaganda film attempts to deodorize the dictator's history of human rights abuses
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Synonyms for Deodorize
Rationalize and deodorize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Deodorize".
Rationalize
Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Rationalize
Deodorize and rationalize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deodorize" instead a verb "Rationalize".
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Related pairs
- clear and deodorize
- clear and rationalize
- absolve and deodorize
- absolve and rationalize
- excuse and deodorize
- excuse and rationalize
- exculpate and deodorize
- exculpate and rationalize
- palliate and deodorize
- palliate and rationalize
- exonerate and deodorize
- exonerate and rationalize
- clarify and deodorize
- clarify and rationalize
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