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Intellectualize

//ɪntəˈlɛkt͡ʃuəlaɪz// verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually. transitive

    "Sentiment is intellectualized emotion."

  2. 2
    To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual. transitive
  3. 3
    To find a seemingly rational explanation for. US, transitive
  4. 4
    To find a seemingly rational explanation for.; To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences. US, transitive

Etymology

From intellectual + -ize.

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