rationalize

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“He rationalized the delay by blaming external factors.”

To attempt to explain or justify behavior with logical reasons, even if not true.

🇦🇲 Armenian:արդարացնել (ռացիոնալացնել)

🇷🇺 Russian:рационализировать (оправдывать)

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He rationalized the delay by blaming external factors.

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