Delegitimize

Synonyms of delegitimize

• discredit
• undermine
• invalidate

Antonyms of delegitimize

• validate
• endorse
• legitimize

Collocations of delegitimize

authority

Frequency: 70 %

The scandal was an attempt to delegitimize the authority of the government.

election

Frequency: 65 %

The foreign interference was an attempt to delegitimize the election results.

claim

Frequency: 60 %

The opposing party tried to delegitimize his claim to the throne.

argument

Frequency: 50 %

She used false information to delegitimize his argument during the debate.

organization

Frequency: 45 %

The smear campaign was designed to delegitimize the organization's reputation.

Idiomatic Expressions for delegitimize

• Phrase: delegitimize a claim
  Meaning: To cast doubt on the validity or authenticity of a claim.
  Usage: The evidence presented in court delegitimized the defendant's alibi.