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LEGITIMATE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word legitimate. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word legitimate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LEGITIMATE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1lawful
adjectiveadj
2legal
adjectiveadj
3rightful
adjectiveadj
4authentic
adjectiveadj
5genuine
adjectiveadj
6proper
adjectiveadj
7true
adjectiveadj
8valid
adjectiveadj
9legitimize
verbv
10decriminalise
verbv
11decriminalize
verbv
12legalise
verbv
13legalize
verbv
14legitimatise
verbv
15legitimatize
verbv
16legitimise
verbv
17licit
adjectiveadj
18logical
adjectiveadj

Best Hypernyms For LEGITIMATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for legitimate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
allow alter change countenance justify let modify permit vindicate

Alternatives for LAWFUL

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