A word for somebody who tries to deflect the blame from themselves
What is the word for somebody who tries to shift the blame or maybe not shift the blame so much as they do something and they explain it away in a way that doesn't put it on anybody else but could easily be explained by the media or general Society or racial issues or outlandish explanation such as God's will what have you, anything but the truth that really they are at heart the one to blame the one with the issue the one with the law they are trying to explain it away like deflect the issue. It's never something to do with themselves personally anything but what the truth is.
I would say that the word is often used with the intent to be deceptive with others when you know the truth. Not liar not passing the buck perhaps justifying.
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What is the word for somebody who tries to shift the blame or maybe not shift the blame so much as they do something and they explain it away in a way that doesn't put it on anybody else but could easily be explained by the media or general Society or racial issues or outlandish explanation such as God's will what have you, anything but the truth that really they are at heart the one to blame the one with the issue the one with the law they are trying to explain it away like deflect the issue. It's never something to do with themselves personally anything but what the truth is.
I would say that the word is often used with the intent to be deceptive with others when you know the truth. Not liar not passing the buck perhaps justifying.
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"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55
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What is the word for somebody who tries to shift the blame or maybe not shift the blame so much as they do something and they explain it away in a way that doesn't put it on anybody else but could easily be explained by the media or general Society or racial issues or outlandish explanation such as God's will what have you, anything but the truth that really they are at heart the one to blame the one with the issue the one with the law they are trying to explain it away like deflect the issue. It's never something to do with themselves personally anything but what the truth is.
I would say that the word is often used with the intent to be deceptive with others when you know the truth. Not liar not passing the buck perhaps justifying.
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edited Apr 19 '17 at 22:54
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What is the word for somebody who tries to shift the blame or maybe not shift the blame so much as they do something and they explain it away in a way that doesn't put it on anybody else but could easily be explained by the media or general Society or racial issues or outlandish explanation such as God's will what have you, anything but the truth that really they are at heart the one to blame the one with the issue the one with the law they are trying to explain it away like deflect the issue. It's never something to do with themselves personally anything but what the truth is.
I would say that the word is often used with the intent to be deceptive with others when you know the truth. Not liar not passing the buck perhaps justifying.
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"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55
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"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55
"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55
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spin doctor (MWD)
a person (as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
apologist (MWD)
a person who defends or supports something (such as a religion, cause, or organization) that is being criticized or attacked by other people
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Building on Edwin Ashworth's comment, perhaps rationalizer (not rationalist) works.
OD:
[rationalizer]: one who rationalizes
rationalize:
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical
reasons, even if these are not appropriate
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
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I get the question...Like if Joseph Stalin handed out free bread for propaganda.
He would be "...ing". Deflecting? Virtue signaling?
answered 11 hours ago
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A person to whom hypocrisy is a second nature is normally referred to as a
hypocrite
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hypocrite?s=t
Simplicity is a virtue. Sometimes.
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spin doctor (MWD)
a person (as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
apologist (MWD)
a person who defends or supports something (such as a religion, cause, or organization) that is being criticized or attacked by other people
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spin doctor (MWD)
a person (as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
apologist (MWD)
a person who defends or supports something (such as a religion, cause, or organization) that is being criticized or attacked by other people
answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
0xFEE1DEAD0xFEE1DEAD
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add a comment |
spin doctor (MWD)
a person (as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
apologist (MWD)
a person who defends or supports something (such as a religion, cause, or organization) that is being criticized or attacked by other people
answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
0xFEE1DEAD0xFEE1DEAD
4,3641023
spin doctor (MWD)
a person (as a political aide) responsible for ensuring that others interpret an event from a particular point of view
apologist (MWD)
a person who defends or supports something (such as a religion, cause, or organization) that is being criticized or attacked by other people
answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
0xFEE1DEAD0xFEE1DEAD
4,3641023
answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
0xFEE1DEAD0xFEE1DEAD
4,3641023
answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
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answered Apr 20 '17 at 0:06
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Building on Edwin Ashworth's comment, perhaps rationalizer (not rationalist) works.
OD:
[rationalizer]: one who rationalizes
rationalize:
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical
reasons, even if these are not appropriate
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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Building on Edwin Ashworth's comment, perhaps rationalizer (not rationalist) works.
OD:
[rationalizer]: one who rationalizes
rationalize:
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical
reasons, even if these are not appropriate
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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Building on Edwin Ashworth's comment, perhaps rationalizer (not rationalist) works.
OD:
[rationalizer]: one who rationalizes
rationalize:
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical
reasons, even if these are not appropriate
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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Building on Edwin Ashworth's comment, perhaps rationalizer (not rationalist) works.
OD:
[rationalizer]: one who rationalizes
rationalize:
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical
reasons, even if these are not appropriate
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
12.3k21541
answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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answered Apr 20 '17 at 3:33
Richard KayserRichard Kayser
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I get the question...Like if Joseph Stalin handed out free bread for propaganda.
He would be "...ing". Deflecting? Virtue signaling?
answered 11 hours ago
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I get the question...Like if Joseph Stalin handed out free bread for propaganda.
He would be "...ing". Deflecting? Virtue signaling?
answered 11 hours ago
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I get the question...Like if Joseph Stalin handed out free bread for propaganda.
He would be "...ing". Deflecting? Virtue signaling?
answered 11 hours ago
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I get the question...Like if Joseph Stalin handed out free bread for propaganda.
He would be "...ing". Deflecting? Virtue signaling?
answered 11 hours ago
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answered 11 hours ago
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This does not really answer the question. If you have a different question, you can ask it by clicking Ask Question. You can also add a bounty to draw more attention to this question once you have enough reputation. - From Review
– choster
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This does not really answer the question. If you have a different question, you can ask it by clicking Ask Question. You can also add a bounty to draw more attention to this question once you have enough reputation. - From Review
– choster
10 hours ago
This does not really answer the question. If you have a different question, you can ask it by clicking Ask Question. You can also add a bounty to draw more attention to this question once you have enough reputation. - From Review
– choster
10 hours ago
This does not really answer the question. If you have a different question, you can ask it by clicking Ask Question. You can also add a bounty to draw more attention to this question once you have enough reputation. - From Review
– choster
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A person to whom hypocrisy is a second nature is normally referred to as a
hypocrite
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hypocrite?s=t
Simplicity is a virtue. Sometimes.
answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
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A person to whom hypocrisy is a second nature is normally referred to as a
hypocrite
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hypocrite?s=t
Simplicity is a virtue. Sometimes.
answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
RickyRicky
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A person to whom hypocrisy is a second nature is normally referred to as a
hypocrite
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hypocrite?s=t
Simplicity is a virtue. Sometimes.
answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
RickyRicky
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A person to whom hypocrisy is a second nature is normally referred to as a
hypocrite
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/hypocrite?s=t
Simplicity is a virtue. Sometimes.
answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
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answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
RickyRicky
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answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
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answered Apr 19 '17 at 22:58
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"Shift the blame" comes up in several other ELU Q&A's. Searching the site may give you what you're looking for. You need to add an example sentence to get more help.
– Xanne
Apr 19 '17 at 22:52
ODO has << rationalize (also rationalise) verb [with object] 1 Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate. >> However, the noun 'rationalist' doesn't fit with this.
– Edwin Ashworth
Apr 19 '17 at 22:55