1
[ verb ] defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Synonyms

rationalize justify excuse rationalise apologize

Examples

"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior" "he rationalized his lack of success"

Related terms

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2
[ verb ] acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

Synonyms

apologize

Examples

"I apologized for being late" "He apologized for the many typoes"

Related terms

apology admit

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