Pardon
Pardon verb - To dismiss as of little importance.
Usage example: I'm willing to pardon a little sloppiness of dress in such a kind and loving person
Rationalize and pardon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Pardon".
Rationalize
Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Rationalize
Pardon and rationalize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pardon" instead a verb "Rationalize".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- clear and pardon
- clear and rationalize
- condone and pardon
- condone and rationalize
- absolve and pardon
- absolve and rationalize
- excuse and pardon
- excuse and rationalize
- exculpate and pardon
- exculpate and rationalize
- exempt and pardon
- exempt and rationalize
- exonerate and pardon
- exonerate and rationalize
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