Synonyms of RATIONALIZED

verb

1. defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

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   • EXCUSE15
   • JUSTIFY20
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2. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things

   • CUT5
   • PRUNE7
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3. structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results

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4. think rationally; employ logic or reason

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5. remove irrational quantities from

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