Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Theory and rationalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Rationalization".
Theory
Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
Rationalization and theory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Theory".
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- inference and rationalization
- inference and theory
- consideration and rationalization
- consideration and theory
- thought and rationalization
- thought and theory
- reasoning and rationalization
- reasoning and theory
- principle and rationalization
- principle and theory
- idea and rationalization
- idea and theory
- conjecture and rationalization
- conjecture and theory
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There is a perfectly good theory that Beatrice's apparent hatred for him was a sort of Belligerent Sexual Tension, but since the "Not If They Enjoyed It" Rationalization doesn't work very well nowadays it looks more like Victim Falls For Rapist.
Source: Abhorrent Admirer
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Theory and Rationalization. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rationalization/theory
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