rationalize (ra-tion-al-ize)

Definition


verb.
defend or explain or clear away or make excuses for by reasoning

Example Sentence

He tried to rationalize to us why he did it.

Synonyms

excuse; justify; defend; make excuse

Antonyms

deny

Rhymes

  • nationalize
  • rationalize

  • denationalize
  • renationalize

  • internationalize