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Synonyms & Antonyms of legitimize

to make something real, accepted, or official

slang words legitimized by usage

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for legitimize

legitimate,
sanction,
validate,
warrant

authorize,
entitle,
privilege,
qualify

empower,
enable,
enfranchise,
license
(also licence)

approve,
endorse
(also indorse)

allow,
let,
permit

accredit,
certificate,
certify,
charter
[British],
ratify

reaccredit,
reapprove,
recertify,
recharter,
revalidate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for legitimize

delegitimize,
invalidate,
nullify

disable,
disempower,
disenfranchise

decertify

disallow,
forbid,
proscribe

disqualify

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