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ra·tio·nalise away

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  1. rationalize away, rationalise awayverb

    substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of

    "you can rationalize away all the strange noises you hear--there is no poltergeist in the house!"

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  1. rationalise away

    To rationalise away means to justify or explain something in a plausible but not necessarily truthful manner, often in an attempt to dismiss or avoid dealing with complex or problematic issue or to appease one's conscience. This phrase generally carries a negative connotation, suggesting a misleading or deceptive form of reasoning.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rationalise away in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rationalise away in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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