verb
- past tense and past participle of delegitimize; to cause something or someone to lose credibility, authority, or legal standing
Usage: transitive verb; often used in political, social, or institutional contexts
Examples
- The scandal delegitimized the government's authority in the eyes of the public.
- Critics argued that the new policy delegitimized the institution's original mission.
- The leaked documents delegitimized the company's claims about safety standards.
- Repeated false statements delegitimized the official narrative.
- The court's ruling delegitimized the previous agreement.
- Social media campaigns delegitimized the candidate's campaign before the election.