delegitimize
verb
de·le·git·i·mize
ˌdē-lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
delegitimized; delegitimizing; delegitimizes
: to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of
delegitimize a government
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Researchers noted denial has long threatened the flow of climate science information, but attempts to discredit or delegitimize climate science have started dominating the anti-climate science campaigns.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 June 2025
And beyond the courts, Trump is claiming a nearly limitless power through a campaign to delegitimize institutions that have long acted on checks on the presidency.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
For others, however, these types of procedures are interpreted as erasure that ultimately delegitimizes disabled bodies.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The governor pointed to Trump’s moves since taking office in January to threaten funding for universities with diversity, equity and inclusion offices or policies, target law firms, delegitimize news organizations and call for the governor’s arrest.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 June 2025
And beyond the courts, Trump is claiming a nearly limitless power through a campaign to delegitimize institutions that have long acted on checks on the presidency.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
For others, however, these types of procedures are interpreted as erasure that ultimately delegitimizes disabled bodies.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The governor pointed to Trump’s moves since taking office in January to threaten funding for universities with diversity, equity and inclusion offices or policies, target law firms, delegitimize news organizations and call for the governor’s arrest.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
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“Delegitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegitimize. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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