DELEGITIMIZE Synonyms

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• the state of being held in low esteem

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

• declare invalid

• make invalid for use

• show to be invalid

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

• lessen the strength of

• become weaker

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of

• lessen in force or effect