Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: legitimises

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

And support from some Tory MPs for those who carry out violent raids on refugee accommodation legitimises the racist hatred.

Source: https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/anti-refugee-riot-in-liverpool-is-a-terrible-warning/

But it legitimises and reinforces an unhealthy perception of women in our workplaces.

Source: https://mumbrella.com.au/time-to-pick-up-the-bar-774976

‘Having them call me in and putting me on the stand legitimises my story and who I am– and if they don’t it almost looks like they’re hiding me and people will automatically assume– I would– “oh she must not be a good witness.”

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/06/stormy-daniels-says-trump-doesnt-deserve-jail-time-for-their-affair-18569127/

Simply dismissing horrific acts as the result of some vague “evil” disguises the real ways that the system encourages and legitimises them.

Source: https://socialistworker.co.uk/features/can-marxism-analyse-the-worst-events-in-society/