Motive
Motive noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).
Rationalisation and motive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalisation" instead a noun "Motive".
Rationalisation
Rationalisation noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalisation
Motive and rationalisation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motive" instead a noun "Rationalisation".
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Related pairs
- score and motive
- score and rationalisation
- account and motive
- account and rationalisation
- reason and motive
- reason and rationalisation
- excuse and motive
- excuse and rationalisation
- rationale and motive
- rationale and rationalisation
- explanation and motive
- explanation and rationalisation
- justification and motive
- justification and rationalisation
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Rationalisation and Motive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive/rationalisation
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