delegitimizing

Definition of delegitimizingnext
present participle of delegitimize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for delegitimizing
Verb
  • Oral arguments suggested that a majority of the court believes the administration exceeded its authority, potentially invalidating tariffs that account for a significant portion of the effective rate increases seen this year.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The Other Wife is a novel about a messy as hell bi woman, Zuzu, who is married to another woman, has a child with her, and still has feelings for a man from her past (all without invalidating her sexuality)!
    Ana Osorno, Them., 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • But the Sharks also had two goals called back, one for a high stick on Philipp Kurashev in the first period and another in the second period after Alexander Wennberg was determined to be offside following a Devils challenge, nullifying a Jeff Skinner goal.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Sunny Hills needed one more stop to escape with a win and appeared to come away with an interception by Pierce Sandle, however, the Lancers were flagged for a late hit on Fullerton quarterback Sergio Andrade, nullifying the interception and the drive continued.
    David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Delegitimizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delegitimizing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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