delegitimized

Definition of delegitimizednext
past tense of delegitimize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegitimized
Verb
  • With immense uncertainty over whether tens of billions in refunds will be due to companies who’ve been paying the tariffs the Supreme Court just invalidated, a legal cloud over this new tariff gambit will do nothing to induce more businesses to invest with confidence in growth.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • The ruling also invalidated an extension granted in 2021, stripping the port operations of any legal basis.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Later, during the power play, Hughes delivered a high stick of his own to Bo Horvat that nullified the remainder of the power play.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Stewart nullified the size disadvantage with his speed and relentless style.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Delegitimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegitimized. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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