reason

logic reasoning sense

acumen apprehension argumentation bounds brain brains comprehension deduction dialectics discernment generalization induction inference intellect intellection judgment limits lucidity marbles mentality mind moderation propriety ratiocination rationalism rationality rationalization reasonableness saneness sanity senses sensibleness soundness speculation understanding wisdom wit

sound mind

body disbelief ignorance misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding physicality stupidity unsoundness

argument basis cause consideration goal idea impetus incentive motivation motive proof purpose rationale

antecedent design determinant end grounds inducement object occasion root spring target warrant wherefore why

ulterior motive why and wherefore whyfor

block discouragement hindrance

argument case excuse idea justification proof rationale

account apologia apology cover defense exposition ground notion rationalization vindication wherefore why

song and dance sour grapes the whole idea whatfor why and wherefore whyfor

charge indictment

figure out infer speculate

adduce cerebrate cogitate conclude contemplate decide deduce deduct deliberate examine gather generalize philosophize ratiocinate rationalize reflect resolve solve study suppose syllogize think

draw conclusion draw from make out think through thresh out work out

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect question wonder

agree go along

contend debate demonstrate discourse discuss dispute dissuade establish expostulate justify move prove remonstrate urge

bring around point out prevail upon show error of ways talk into talk out of win over

agree be quiet confuse discourage disprove dissuade give in go along