Interest
Interest noun - A legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something.
Rationalization and interest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Interest".
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Interest and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Interest" instead a noun "Rationalization".
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It's not until Ichigo starts expressing interest as well that Haruki realises that, for all his rationalization, he really isn't okay with the protagonist going out with another guy.
- He certainly has no interest at present, as he abhors what desire can lead to because so many people lust for power that is has lead to a huge civil war, although it may be his personal rationalization after the fact.
Source: Asexuality - Not to mention Xcor, the glymera, etc... "Not If They Enjoyed It" Rationalization: Lash uses this to taunt John Matthew with, having raped his Love Interest Xhex while holding her in captivity.
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