rationalization (n)
rationalisation (n)

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def (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
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Hypernym defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
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Member of this domain - TOPIC psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine
Hyponym defense mechanism, defense reaction, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defence

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