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rationalize away

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/

Traduction: Expliquer ou justifier quelque chose, souvent un acte ou un sentiment dérangeant ou irrationnel, en avançant des raisons d'apparence logique, de manière à écarter ou à minimiser sa signification réelle ou son impact émotionnel.

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/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/C1formal
  • frExpliquer ou justifier quelque chose, souvent un acte ou un sentiment dérangeant ou irrationnel, en avançant des raisons d'apparence logique, de manière à écarter ou à minimiser sa signification réelle ou son impact émotionnel.

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.

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    • 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.