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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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respite

noun

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.

Brief rest or relief

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break relief rest pause recess breather

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rhetorical

adjective

Relating to the effective use of language; sometimes intended for effect without expecting a literal answer.

Using language for effect

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persuasive expressive stylistic oratorical

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