Rationalise Away (Verb)
Meaning
Substitute a natural for a supernatural explanation of; "you can rationalize away all the strange noises you hear--there is no poltergeist in the house!".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- You can rationalise away all the strange noises you hear - there is no poltergeist in the house, just old pipes and creaky floorboards.
- The scientists were able to rationalise away the paranormal claims made by the group through extensive research and evidence.
- She tried to rationalise away the feeling of being watched by telling herself it was just her imagination playing tricks on her.
- People who attend séances are often willing to believe the evidence despite attempts to rationalise it away by skeptics.
- The experts were quick to rationalise away the notion of ghosts haunting the abandoned mansion, providing logical explanations for the reported sightings.