delegitimize
verb
de·le·git·i·mize
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delegitimized;
delegitimizing;
delegitimizes
Definition of delegitimize
: to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of
delegitimize a government
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Other Words from delegitimize
delegitimization
\ ˌdē-lə-ˌji-tə-mə-ˈzā-shən
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noun
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noun
Examples of delegitimize in a Sentence
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Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, both of whom support the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions movement that seeks to punish Israel and delegitimize the country. — Anthony Man, sun-sentinel.com, "South Florida congressman condemns Donald Trump’s claims that Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal," 22 Aug. 2019 But the biggest threat election security legislation poses is its ability to delegitimize the Trump presidency. — Makena Kelly, The Verge, "Congress is running out of time to secure the 2020 elections," 30 July 2019 Omar and Tlaib were among 17 House members to vote against a bill last month that opposed efforts to delegitimize Israel through the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, known as BDS, which passed overwhelmingly with 398 members in support. — NBC News, "Democrats blast Israel's 'dangerous' decision to bar Omar, Tlaib from entering the country," 15 Aug. 2019 The movement has grown in recent years, and many supporters of Israel have seen it as an attempt to delegitimize the Jewish state. — Fox News, "Members of Israeli parliament to Congress: Resolution opposing Israel boycott is 'dangerous to Israel'," 13 Aug. 2019 The mobilization of thugs could further delegitimize the government and make the protest boil over further. — Los Angeles Times, "Beijing strikes ominous tone, saying military could intervene in Hong Kong," 24 July 2019 Others in the Department of Justice, perhaps leaking this as a way to delegitimize Rod Rosenstein, and perhaps play into the president's hand in terms of giving an excuse to get rid of him. — Fox News, "Rosenstein pushes back against New York Times report," 21 Sep. 2018 Xi believed these trends would delegitimize the CCP and end China’s successful rejuvenation. — Kishore Mahbubani, Harper's magazine, "What China Threat?," 10 Feb. 2019 On who can dispense drugs, on what clinical tests are required first, on how far along the pregnancy can be—the rules are all designed to delay, deter, and delegitimize. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Telemedicine Makes It Safe to Get Abortion Drugs in the Mail," 5 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'delegitimize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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