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单词 delegitimized
释义

delegitimize

verb

de·​le·​git·​i·​mize ˌdē-lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz How to pronounce delegitimize (audio)
delegitimized; delegitimizing; delegitimizes

transitive verb

: to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of
delegitimize a government
delegitimization
ˌdē-lə-ˌji-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce delegitimize (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Fortunately, these and other partisan attempts to delegitimize or restructure the court failed. Adam J. White, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 As a result of a policy announced in September, the Facebook label is slapped on posts that seek to delegitimize the outcome of the election or discuss the legitimacy of voting methods. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 18 June 2019 Some hosts on the network also partially embraced Trump’s ceaseless efforts to delegitimize the 2020 election and remain in office. Jeremy Barr, Washington Post, 30 July 2022 Instead, Trump has endorsed former Sen. David Purdue, who lost his Senate seat in January to Democrat Jon Ossoff due at least in part to Trump's relentless quest to delegitimize election results. David Faris, The Week, 1 Jan. 2022 One way that people try to delegitimize protests, or try to justify police repression, is by calling an event violent. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2022 Conservatives like Zemmour openly use the doctrine as a tool to delegitimize Islam. New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022 Brooks, a six-term congressman from north Alabama, was a key Trump ally in the events around Jan. 6, 2021, and continues to try to delegitimize the 2020 election. ABC News, 23 May 2022 Gangs use social media to promote themselves, push narratives, show their strength, delegitimize state institutions and recruit members. Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 11 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

delegitimized

verb

past tense of delegitimize
as in invalidated

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • invalidated
  • nullified
  • disempowered
  • disenfranchised
  • disabled
  • decertified
  • proscribed
  • disqualified
  • disallowed
  • forbad
  • forbade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sanctioned
  • validated
  • legitimized
  • legitimated
  • authorized
  • warranted
  • entitled
  • qualified
  • privileged
  • empowered
  • enabled
  • licensed
  • enfranchised
  • licenced
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