Synonyms of rationalizing

rationalizing

verb

present participle of rationalize

as in explaining

to give the reason for or cause of

rationalized his decision to buy the new car by noting that it was more fuel efficient than his old vehicle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explaining
• justifying
• attributing
• accounting (for)
• condoning
• excusing
• forgiving
• explaining away
• exonerating
• absolving
• vindicating
• exculpating
• acquitting