rationalize vs apologize

rationalize and apologize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rationalize	No	No	Yes	No
apologize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rationalize and apologize are synonyms defined as:

rationalize and apologize: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

Other synonyms of rationalize include apologise, excuse, rationalise.

rationalize (verb)	apologize (verb)
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things	acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
remove irrational quantities from	defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
think rationally; employ logic or reason
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results