Synonyms of rationalizing

1 Syllable
think, thought
2 Syllables
reason
3 Syllables
resolve, justify, illations, illation, reasoning, ideation, excuse, excise
4 Syllables
apriority, extenuate, vindicate, rumination, ruminations, reconcile
5 Syllables
elucidate, syllogization, deliberate
6 Syllables
intellectualize