Delegitimizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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delegitimizing
[ dɪˌlɛdʒɪˈtɪmaɪzɪŋ ]
politics
To undermine or weaken the legitimacy or authority of something, especially a government, institution, or individual.
Synonyms
destabilize, discredit, undermine, weaken
Examples of usage
- His constant attacks on the media are delegitimizing the free press.
- The opposition party accused the ruling party of delegitimizing the election process.
- By spreading misinformation, they are delegitimizing the scientific community.
- The scandal had the potential to delegitimize the entire organization.
- Their actions are delegitimizing the efforts of those trying to bring about positive change.
Translations
Translations of the word "delegitimizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslegitimar
🇮🇳 अवैध बनाना
🇩🇪 delegitimieren
🇮🇩 mendelegitimasi
🇺🇦 делегітимізація
🇵🇱 delegitymizować
🇯🇵 正当性を失わせる
🇫🇷 délégitimer
🇪🇸 deslegitimar
🇹🇷 meşruiyetini ortadan kaldırma
🇰🇷 정당성을 잃게 하다
🇸🇦 نزع الشرعية
🇨🇿 delegitimovat
🇸🇰 delegitimizovať
🇨🇳 失去合法性
🇸🇮 delegitimizirati
🇮🇸 aflétta lögmæti
🇰🇿 заңдылығын жою
🇬🇪 დელეგიტიმაცია
🇦🇿 legitimliyini ortadan qaldırmaq
🇲🇽 deslegitimar
Word origin
The word 'delegitimize' is derived from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'remove' or 'reverse', and 'legitimize' meaning 'to make legitimate'. The concept of delegitimizing has been present in politics and social contexts for centuries, as individuals and groups seek to challenge or question the legitimacy of established authorities or systems. By casting doubt on the legitimacy of something, one aims to diminish its perceived authority or credibility.
See also: illegitimate, illegitimately, legitimization.