backward-rationalize

A form of backward rationalize — To construct or invent an explanation for an action, decision, or outcome after it has already occurred, rather than reasoning from it beforehand.

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Meanings

verbbackward-rationalize (third-person singular simple present backward-rationalizes, present participle backward-rationalizing, simple past and past participle backward-rationalized)

present singular third person backward-rationalizes · participle present backward-rationalizing · participle past backward-rationalized · past backward-rationalized

  1. alternativeAlternative form of backward rationalize
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Chicago

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