English Explanatory Dictionary

delegitimate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause (something) not to be legitimate; to make illegitimate, to illegitimize.

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːlɨˈdʒɪtɨmeɪt/

Word forms

delegitimate delegitimates delegitimating delegitimated

Etymology

From de- + legitimate.

Synonyms

delegitimize
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