rationalize

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

invent possible reasons for an action which are not the true reasons

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: rationalized; rationalized; rationalizing

Example sentences with this word:

His daughter attempted to rationalize why she had dropped out of college, but she could not give any good reasons.

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