Intellectualize

Verb

1. To treat in an intellectual manner; to discuss or express intellectually.
2. To endow with intellect; to bestow intellectual qualities upon; to cause to become intellectual.
3. To find a seemingly rational explanation for. To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.
4. To use (excessive) reasoning and rationalization to block out emotional stress and anxiety associated with painful or traumatic experiences.