Excuse
Excuse noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Usage example: “a really important business call” is no excuse for not paying proper attention to one's driving
Rationale is a synonym for excuse in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Excuse", when it comes to topics like language, explanation.
Rationale
Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
Usage example: the rationale for starting the school day an hour later is that kids will supposedly get an extra hour of sleep
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Synonyms for Rationale
Excuse is a synonym for rationale in action topic. You can use "Excuse" instead a noun "Rationale", if it concerns topics such as motive, reason, language, explanation.
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- It's established that using this rationale does not excuse one from the consequences.
- Oneiroi Series: Terentius briefly tries to use this rationale to excuse himself from wanting his adopted half-sister, but he quickly breaks down, admitting to himself that it really doesn't matter and that he was lusting after his little sister.
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Impossible's Freudian Excuse for becoming evil, or at least his rationale.
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