Strict rationalization Synonyms

Definitions for Strict


  • (adjective) following an original exactly
  • (adjective) given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
  • (adjective) not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards

Definitions for Rationalization


  • (noun) the cognitive process of making something seem consistent with or based on reason
  • (noun) (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
  • (noun) systematic organization ; the act of organizing something according to a system or a rationale