delegitimizing (Meaning)

delegitimizing

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

The government's actions were delegitimizing its authority in the eyes of the public.
The biased media commentary was delegitimizing the candidate's campaign.
The unfounded accusations were delegitimizing the organization's credibility.
The excessive use of force was delegitimizing the police department.
The inconsistencies in their statements were delegitimizing their argument.
The presence of foreign interference was delegitimizing the election process.
The attack on freedom of speech was delegitimizing the government's claim to democracy.
The corrupt practices were delegitimizing the entire industry.
The denial of scientific facts was delegitimizing the institution of science itself.
The systematic destruction of historical artifacts was delegitimizing the nation's cultural heritage.

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

nullifying,invalidating, proscribing, disenfranchising, disempowering,disabling, forbidding, decertifying,disqualifying, disallowing

legitimizing, legitimating, sanctioning, warranting, validating, authorizing, entitling, enabling, empowering, privileging

The government's actions were delegitimizing its authority in the eyes of the public.

The biased media commentary was delegitimizing the candidate's campaign.

The unfounded accusations were delegitimizing the organization's credibility.

The excessive use of force was delegitimizing the police department.