legitimating
The word “legitimating” has 5 syllables: le-git-i-mat-ing
It's pronounced as /ləˈdʒɪtəˌmeɪtɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for legitimating?
In the thesaurus, “legitimating” has 29 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for legitimating along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for legitimating
- accrediting
- allowing
- approving
- authorizing
- certificating
- certifying
- chartering
- empowering
- enabling
- endorsing
- enfranchising
- entitling
- indorsing
- legitimizing
- letting
- licencing
- licensing
- permitting
- privileging
- qualifying
- ratifying
- reaccrediting
- reapproving
- recertifying
- rechartering
- revalidating
- sanctioning
- validating
- warranting
Antonyms for legitimating
- decertifying
- delegitimizing
- disabling
- disallowing
- disempowering
- disenfranchising
- disqualifying
- forbidding
- invalidating
- nullifying
- proscribing
Meanings of legitimating
- verb
- To make legitimate, lawful, or valid; especially, to put in the position or state of a legitimate person before the law, by legal means.
Example Sentences
- The court played a key role in legitimating the new policy.
- They were accused of legitimating unethical business practices.
- The media contributed to legitimating the leader’s authority.
- His research was instrumental in legitimating the movement.
- Legitimating such behavior sets a dangerous precedent.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to legitimating, such as: accrediting, allowing, approving, authorizing, certificating, certifying, chartering.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.