What is the antonym of “legitimating”?
The antonyms of legitimating are invalidate, disapprove, and discredit. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something valid or acceptable. They imply that something is not legitimate or acceptable.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something invalid or not legally binding.
Example
The judge decided to invalidate the contract due to a breach of terms.
To have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something.
Example
Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.
To cause someone or something to be regarded as untrustworthy or unreliable.
Example
The journalist's false reporting discredited his reputation as a reliable source.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Invalidate implies that something is not legally binding or enforceable.
- 2Disapprove implies a negative opinion or judgment about something.
- 3Discredit implies a loss of trust or reliability in someone or something.
Good things to know
- 1Legal Matters: Use invalidate to describe legal actions that make something not legally binding.
- 2Opinions and Judgments: Use disapprove to express a negative opinion or judgment about something.
- 3Trust and Reliability: Use discredit to describe a loss of trust or reliability in someone or something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of legitimating are invalidate, disapprove, and discredit. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something valid or acceptable. Use invalidate for legal matters, disapprove for opinions and judgments, and discredit for trust and reliability.
