DELEGITIMIZES Synonyms

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• express strong disapproval of; deplore

• belittle

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• remove the value from; deprive of its value

• lower the value or quality of

• lose in value

• 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

• express a negative opinion of

• declare invalid

• make invalid for use

• show to be invalid

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening