irrationalize

American  

[ih-rash-uh-nl-ahyz] / ɪˈræʃ ə nlˌaɪz /

especially British, irrationalise

verb (used with object)

irrationalized, irrationalizing

1. to make or cause to be irrational.

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Etymology

Origin of irrationalize

First recorded in 1890–95; irrational + -ize

Example Sentences

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irrationalize irrationalized

And he wishes, unhappy man, to rationalize the irrational and irrationalize the rational.

From Tragic Sense Of Life by Flitch, J. E. Crawford (John Ernest Crawford)

The poor man wants to rationalize the irrational, and irrationalize the rational.

From Rosinante to the Road Again by Dos Passos, John

It all adds up to weak, distracted and irrationalized leadership.

From Time Magazine Archive