2 uses
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Definition
to think of a good excuse for behavior that seems bad or unreasonable, and to believe the excuse is good or reasonable — typically done subconsciously and often after the behavior in question
- She was missing Johnny so terribly and thinking so, to rationalize his not being there.Chapter 40 (23% in)
- "But then," he rationalized, "if I did that, all the other would expect to get 'em handed to 'em.Chapter 27 (20% in)
There are no more uses of "rationalize" in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
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