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Definitions

legitimize

[li-jit-uh-mahyz] / lɪˈdʒɪt əˌmaɪz /

VERB

legalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

codify constitute decriminalize legislate regulate

STRONG

approve authorize decree enact formulate launder legitimate legitimatize license ordain permit sanction

WEAK

clean up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

deny disallow disapprove prevent refuse reject veto

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