Pleading and Rationalization

Pleading

Pleading noun - An earnest request.

Rationalization and pleading are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Pleading".

Nearby Words: plead, plea, pleaded, pleader, pleadingly

Rationalization

Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization

Pleading and rationalization are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pleading" instead a noun "Rationalization".

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