What is the antonym of “legitimized”?
The antonyms of legitimized are invalidate, disapprove, and prohibit. These words convey the opposite meaning of making something valid, acceptable, or legal.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
invalidate
To make something invalid or not legally binding.
Example
The contract was invalidated due to a breach of terms.
disapprove
To have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something.
Example
Her parents disapproved of her decision to drop out of college.
prohibit
To forbid or prevent something from happening by law or authority.
Example
Smoking is prohibited in public places.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Invalidate implies that something was once valid but has been made invalid due to some reason.
- 2Disapprove means to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something, without necessarily implying that it was ever valid.
- 3Prohibit means to forbid or prevent something from happening by law or authority.
Good things to know
- 1Legal Matters: Use invalidate and prohibit in legal contexts to describe the status of contracts, laws, or actions.
- 2Opinions and Judgments: Use disapprove to express disapproval or disagreement with someone's actions or decisions.
- 3Rules and Regulations: Use prohibit to describe actions that are not allowed by law or authority.
Remember this!
The antonyms of legitimized are invalidate, disapprove, and prohibit. Use invalidate to describe something that was once valid but has been made invalid, disapprove to express disapproval or disagreement, and prohibit to describe actions that are not allowed by law or authority.
