Expedient
Expedient noun - A temporary replacement.
Rationalization and expedient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Expedient".
Nearby Words: expediency, expedience
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Expedient and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expedient" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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