Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rationalise | No | No | Yes | No |
defend | No | No | Yes | No |
rationalise (verb) | defend (verb) |
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weed out unwanted or unnecessary things | argue or speak in defense of |
remove irrational quantities from | state or assert |
think rationally; employ logic or reason | be on the defensive; act against an attack |
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning | protect against a challenge or attack |
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results | protect or fight for as a champion |
fight against or resist strongly | |
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial |