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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rationalizing

/ˌreɪʃəˈnaɪˌzaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does rationalizing mean?

verb

To make something seem more reasonable or acceptable, or to provide a logical explanation for something.

Example

"The politician's speech was an attempt to rationalize the government's decision to raise taxes."

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