Associations to the word «Intellectualize»
Wiktionary
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. (US) (transitive) to find a seemingly rational explanation for something:
INTELLECTUALIZE, verb. (psychology) to use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences
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