delegitimized (Meaning)

delegitimized

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

The government's actions towards the opposition had effectively delegitimized it in the eyes of the public.
The spreading of misinformation and conspiracy theories delegitimized the credibility of the media.
The repeated scandals and abuses of power had delegitimized the institution of the presidency.
The court proceedings were delegitimized by allegations of bias and irregularities.
The election was delegitimized by widespread voter suppression and accusations of fraud.
The company's product was delegitimized after reports of safety concerns and poor quality.
The speaker's hateful rhetoric had delegitimized their message and alienated their audience.
The organization's funding scandal delegitimized its mission and damaged its reputation.
The celebrity's controversial remarks had delegitimized their public image and led to a loss of sponsorships.
The judge's impartiality was delegitimized by their close ties to the parties involved in the case.

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

nullified, disenfranchised,invalidated, disabled,disempowered, proscribed,decertified, disqualified, disallowed, forbade

warranted, validated, legitimized, legitimated, qualified, authorized, entitled,sanctioned, licensed,privileged

The government's actions towards the opposition had effectively delegitimized it in the eyes of the public.

The spreading of misinformation and conspiracy theories delegitimized the credibility of the media.

The repeated scandals and abuses of power had delegitimized the institution of the presidency.

The court proceedings were delegitimized by allegations of bias and irregularities.