49 entries under cause topic. ×

12
reason(noun, action, philosophy, trick)
11
explanation(noun, action, return, reason)
10
justification(noun, action, return, reason)
7
excuse(noun, action, return, reason)
6
rationale(noun, action, reason, explain)
5
account(noun, action, reason, explain)
5
vindication(noun, return, reason, trick)
4
defense(noun, reason, trick, claim)
3
pretext(noun, reason, trick, claim)
2
design(noun, basis, justification, grounds)
2
idea(noun, philosophy, reason, approval)
2
intention(noun, basis, justification, grounds)
2
proof(noun, basis, justification, grounds)
2
song and dance(expression, idiom, action, return)
1
apologia(noun, return, reason, approval)
1
apology(noun, return, reason, trick)
1
argument(noun, return, reason, claim)
1
basis(noun, reason, approval, argument)
1
consideration(noun, understanding, attention, hope)
1
cover(noun, reason, trick, escape)
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APASmart Define. (2015). rationalization thesaurus. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/rationalization/thesaurus/synonyms
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