also Brit  ra*tio*nal*ise  vb, -ized  also Brit  -ised  -iz*ing  also Brit  -is*ing vt  :  to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable : esp  :  to attribute (one's actions) to rational and creditable motives without analysis of true and esp. unconscious motives <he may his behavior by giving reasons that make it exempt from punishment>  vi  :  to provide plausible but untrue reasons for conduct ra*tio*nal*iz*er also Brit  ra*tio*nal*is*er  n 
 
 
 
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