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RATIONALIZING Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word rationalizing. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word rationalizing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RATIONALIZING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1defending
verb, adjectivev, adj
2validating
verb, adjectivev, adj
3excusing
verb, adjectivev, adj
4explaining
verbv
5justifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
6legitimizing
verbv
7rationalising
verbv
8vindicating
verb, adjectivev, adj
9rationalise
verbv
10apologise
verbv
11apologize
verbv
12cut
verb, nounv, n
13excuse
verb, nounv, n
14prune
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For RATIONALIZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rationalizing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
alter cerebrate change cogitate defend eliminate extinguish modify organise organize support think
Phrases (3)
do away withfend forget rid of

Alternatives for DEFENDING

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