delegitimize (Meaning)

delegitimize

to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of

The opposition party's relentless attacks on the election results aimed to delegitimize the democratic process.
The media's biased reporting sought to delegitimize the government's policies.
The rumor campaign was designed to delegitimize the CEO's leadership.
The enemy's propaganda machine worked to delegitimize the resistance movement.
The investigation into the alleged bribery scandal had the potential to delegitimize the entire organization.
The lawsuit aimed to delegitimize the patent and prevent the company from producing the product.
The whistleblower's revelations threatened to delegitimize the agency's reputation.
The controversial ruling by the Supreme Court had the effect of delegitimizing the institution of law.
The international community refused to recognize the breakaway region, effectively delegitimizing its claims to sovereignty.
The falsified documents were used to delegitimize the candidate's qualifications for office.

to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of

nullify,invalidate, disempower,disenfranchise, forbid,disable, decertify, proscribe, disallow, disqualify

validate, privilege,legitimate, sanction, legitimize, warrant,authorize, enable, entitle, qualify

The opposition party's relentless attacks on the election results aimed to delegitimize the democratic process.

The media's biased reporting sought to delegitimize the government's policies.

The rumor campaign was designed to delegitimize the CEO's leadership.

The enemy's propaganda machine worked to delegitimize the resistance movement.