Rationalization and Rebuttal

Rationalization

Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Rebuttal and rationalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rebuttal" instead a noun "Rationalization".

Rebuttal

Rebuttal noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Rationalization and rebuttal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Rebuttal".

Nearby Words: rebut, rebutted, rebutting, rebutter
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