Rationalize and Support

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Rationalize

Rationalize verb - Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning.
Usage example: rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior
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Support and rationalize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Support" instead a verb "Rationalize".
Nearby Words: rational, rationale, rationalise, rationality, rationalization

Support

Support verb - To promote the interests or cause of.
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Rationalize and support are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Support".
Nearby Words: supported, supporter, supporting, supportive, supportable

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work rationalize work support work
use rationalize use support use
decision rationalize decision support decision
actions rationalize actions support actions
Other words: existence.

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  • He managed to rationalize it though by realizing that it was probably Accidental Murder, since his MO would be to wait until she cheated and stiff her on alimony and child support.
    Source: Awful Truth
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Support and Rationalize. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rationalize/support
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