delegitimize

For example, Vu said official statements now have fewer references to a “puppet government” in what was formerly South Vietnam, a term used to delegitimize its former adversary and denounce America’s involvement in the war.

The leader tries to delegitimize judges, sideline autonomous government agencies and muzzle the media.

Should Trump disobey, and therefore delegitimize, the courts, the decision could come back to bite him when the time comes for the president to see his own lawful agenda enforced, some legal experts say.

They delegitimize themselves, then call talk of their legitimacy dangerous.

The fake news is trying to minimize President Trump’s massive and historic victory to try to delegitimize his mandate.