intellectualization
/ˌɪntəˌlɛktʃuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of making something intellectual or rational, often to avoid dealing with emotions.
- His intellectualization of the trauma helped him feel in control.
- In therapy, she learned to recognize her tendency toward intellectualization.
- The intellectualization of simple problems can make them harder to solve.
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