Plead and Rationalize

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Plead

Plead verb - To state (something) as a reason in support of or against something under consideration.
Usage example: can I plead temporary insanity for having made that foolish decision?
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Rationalize and plead are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Plead".
Nearby Words: pleading, pleader

Rationalize

Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Rationalize
Plead and rationalize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plead" instead a verb "Rationalize".
Nearby Words: rational, rationale, rationalise, rationality, rationalization

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murder plead murder rationalize murder
time plead time rationalize time
way plead way rationalize way
actions plead actions rationalize actions
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