intellectualize

Verb

 * 1) To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
 * 2) To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
 * 3)  To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
 * 4)  To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.
 * 1)  To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.

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