Reason
Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
Usage example: she gave a good reason for her seemingly suspicious behavior
Rationalization is a synonym for reason in explanation topic. In some cases you can use "Rationalization" instead a noun "Reason", when it comes to topics like reasoning, language, rationalisation, explain.
Rationalization
Rationalization noun - The cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason.
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Synonyms for Rationalization
Reason is a synonym for rationalization in explanation topic. You can use "Reason" instead a noun "Rationalization", if it concerns topics such as reasoning, account, language, rationalisation.
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- reasoning and reason
- reasoning and rationalization
- motive and reason
- motive and rationalization
- account and reason
- account and rationalization
- basis and reason
- basis and rationalization
- argument and reason
- argument and rationalization
- intellect and reason
- intellect and rationalization
- excuse and reason
- excuse and rationalization
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Rationalization and Reason. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/reason/rationalization
Reason & Rationalization. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/reason/rationalization>.
Rationalization or Reason. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/reason/rationalization.
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