delegitimize
verb
de·le·git·i·mize
ˌdē-lə-ˈji-tə-ˌmīz 
delegitimized; delegitimizing; delegitimizes
: to diminish or destroy the legitimacy, prestige, or authority of
delegitimize a government
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Musk and other right-wing tech figures have been on a campaign to delegitimize the digital encyclopedia.
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Maduro's supporters, however, claim that opposition leaders are manufacturing a crisis to delegitimize his administration.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Opponents say the campaign veers into antisemitism and aims to delegitimize Israel itself.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Meta's policies do not allow ads that prematurely claim victory or attempt to delegitimize the election.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Maduro's supporters, however, claim that opposition leaders are manufacturing a crisis to delegitimize his administration.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Opponents say the campaign veers into antisemitism and aims to delegitimize Israel itself.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Meta's policies do not allow ads that prematurely claim victory or attempt to delegitimize the election.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Delegitimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/delegitimize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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