Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Ulterior motive and rationalization are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ulterior motive" instead a noun "Rationalization".
Ulterior motive
Rationalization and ulterior motive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun phrase "Ulterior motive".
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- consideration and rationalization
- consideration and ulterior motive
- warrant and rationalization
- warrant and ulterior motive
- principle and rationalization
- principle and ulterior motive
- motive and rationalization
- motive and ulterior motive
- motivation and rationalization
- motivation and ulterior motive
- idea and rationalization
- idea and ulterior motive
- account and rationalization
- account and ulterior motive
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