Definitions from Wiktionary (intellectualize)
▸ verb: To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
▸ verb: To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
▸ verb: (US) To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
▸ 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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▸ verb: To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
▸ verb: To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
▸ verb: (US) To find a seemingly rational explanation for.
▸ verb: (psychology) To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.
Similar:
intellectualise,
treat,
metaphysicize,
theologize,
deal with,
psychologize,
figurize,
philosophize,
topicalize,
logicize,
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