backward rationalize

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|psychology|ambitransitive}} To [[construct]] or [[invent]] an [[explanation]] for an [[action]], [[decision]], or [[outcome]] after it has already [[occur]]red, rather than [[reason]]ing from it [[beforehand]].

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