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rationalize away

/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/

Tradução: Tentar explicar ou justificar algo, muitas vezes um comportamento ou sentimento inconveniente ou irracional, apresentando razões aparentemente lógicas, desse modo descartando ou minimizando seu verdadeiro significado ou impacto emocional.

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/ˈræʃənəlaɪz əˈweɪ/C1formal
  • ptTentar explicar ou justificar algo, muitas vezes um comportamento ou sentimento inconveniente ou irracional, apresentando razões aparentemente lógicas, desse modo descartando ou minimizando seu verdadeiro significado ou 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.

    ptJustificar com desculpas

    • 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.