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rationalize away

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/

Traducción: Intentar explicar o justificar algo, a menudo una acción o sentimiento incómodo o irracional, proporcionando razones aparentemente lógicas, descartando o minimizando así su verdadero significado o impacto emocional.

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/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/C1formal
  • esIntentar explicar o justificar algo, a menudo una acción o sentimiento incómodo o irracional, proporcionando razones aparentemente lógicas, descartando o minimizando así su verdadero significado o impacto emocional.

To attempt to explain or justify something, often an uncomfortable or irrational action or feeling, by providing seemingly logical reasons, thereby dismissing or minimizing its true significance or emotional impact.

  1. Dismiss with excusesC1formal

    To attempt to explain or dismiss a problem, feeling, or fact by providing seemingly logical reasons, often to avoid dealing with the real issue.

    esRestar importancia con excusas

    • He tried to rationalize away his fear of flying by citing statistics.
    • She rationalized away her guilt by saying everyone else was doing it.
    • The company rationalized away the safety concerns to save money.