delegitimized

past tense of delegitimize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegitimized
Verb
  • The state Supreme Court invalidated the 1849 law in July.
    Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of using her platform to argue with her detractors, Reese made a countermove that simultaneously shored up her own brand by amplifying her commitment to societal change, and invalidated the critique.
    Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Stout had what coulda shoulda been a game-turning interception last week against the Jaguars, but it was nullified when he was called for pass interference.
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This wouldn't surprise me all that much, especially in light of a report out of the Census Bureau yesterday showing inflation gains largely nullified wage gains last year.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Delegitimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegitimized. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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