Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delegitimize
verb
/ˌdɛlɪˈdʒɪtɪmaɪz/
Definition
To make something or someone no longer legitimate or valid.
Examples
- The controversy surrounding the election was used to delegitimize the new government.
- Critics argued that the new policy would delegitimize their rights.
Meaning
Delegitimize refers to the act of removing the legitimacy or acceptance of an authority, idea, or status, often through criticism or challenge.
Synonyms
- Invalidate
- Discredit
- Undermine
- Ruin
- Question
