Rationalize
Rationalize verb - To give the reason for or cause of.
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Synonyms for Rationalize
Tolerate and rationalize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tolerate" instead a verb "Rationalize".
Tolerate
Tolerate verb - To fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference.
Rationalize and tolerate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationalize" instead a verb "Tolerate".
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- Interestingly, this is useful so fans or writers can rationalize something away that they've been taught is otherwise unfashionable to tolerate without actually changing the underlying premise.
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