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Meaning of legitimizing
The primary meaning of "legitimizing" is to make something appear or be accepted as legitimate or justified.
Etymology of legitimizing
The word "legitimizing" originates from the Latin word "legitimus," meaning lawful or legitimate
It is derived from the Latin word "lex," meaning law, and the suffix "-imit-" or "-im-", which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to the root
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of making something legitimate or justified
Synonyms
validating
authenticating
confirming
verifying
rationalizing
justifying
vindicating
sanctioning
authorizing
approving
endorsing
supporting
substantiating
corroborating
certifying
legitimating
legalizing
formalizing
regularizing
ratifying
acknowledging
recognizing
accepting
confirming
affirming
Definitions
- To make something appear or be accepted as legitimate or justified
- * To give official or legal status to something
- * To show or prove that something is reasonable or justified
Usage Examples
- The company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions were seen as legitimizing their commitment to sustainability
- * The new policy aims to legitimize the rights of marginalized communities
- * The expert's testimony helped to legitimize the claims made by the plaintiff
Antonyms
discrediting
debunking
disproving
refuting
denying
rejecting
dismissing
invalidating
nullifying
revoking
cancelling
abolishing
prohibiting
forbidding
condemning
criticizing
disparaging