explain away

VERB

rationalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

justify

STRONG

deliberate elucidate excise excuse extenuate reason reconcile resolve think vindicate

WEAK

account for apply logic cop a plea cop out give alibi intellectualize make allowance reason out think through

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The authors explain practical implementations in several applied examples, e.g., compensation payments to groups of farmers instead of individual farms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

explain away

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