intellectualize
/ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəlaɪz/
verb
- To treat or explain something in a rational, intellectual way, often to avoid emotional responses.
- The author intellectualizes the conflict by focusing on its philosophical roots.
- He tends to intellectualize his feelings instead of expressing them directly.
- She tried not to intellectualize the movie and just enjoy the story.
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