Motive and Rationalisation

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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Rationalisation and Motive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive/rationalisation
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