Answer: rationalizing

AnswerCrossword Clue
rationalizingAttempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate
rationalizingMake (a company, process, or industry) more efficient by reorganizing it in such a way as to dispense with unnecessary personnel or equipment
rationalizingConvert (a function or expression) to a rational form
rationalizingRATIONALIZE, to bring into accord with reason