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rationalization

noun

A seemingly reasonable explanation used to justify conduct or a decision.

Reason offered as justification

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justification excuse self-justification explanation

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rationalize

verb

To offer a seemingly reasonable explanation, sometimes to justify questionable conduct.

Explain away

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justify excuse explain away defend make excuses for

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recidivism

noun

A return to criminal behavior after a previous offense or punishment.

Return to criminal behavior

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reoffending repeat offending criminal relapse

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reprimand

verb

To express formal or strong disapproval of someone's conduct.

Rebuke formally

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rebuke censure admonish reprove scold chastise

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righteousness

noun

Moral uprightness or conduct believed to be just and right.

Moral uprightness

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rectitude virtue integrity uprightness goodness probity

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