Pretense and Rationalization

Pretense noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

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

Nearby Words: pretend, pretence, pretension, pretentiousness, pretender

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

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

Nearby Words: rational, rationalize, rationale, rationalise, rationality