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legitimatize
verb le·git·i·ma·tize \li-ˈji-tə-mə-ˌtīz\
le·git·i·ma·tizedle·git·i·ma·tiz·ing
Definition of LEGITIMATIZE
transitive verb
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First Known Use of LEGITIMATIZE
1791
Rhymes with LEGITIMATIZE
Americanize, apotheosize, colonialize, compartmentalize, conceptualize, consolation prize, contextualize, decriminalize, delegitimize, demilitarize, denaturalize, departmentalize, depoliticize, desexualize, epigrammatize, etymologize, Europeanize, exteriorize, ideologize, individualize, industrialize, internationalize, materialize, memorialize, miniaturize, politicalize, private enterprise, professionalize, psychoanalyze, revolutionize, self-actualize, sensationalize, sentimentalize, spiritualize, underutilize, universalize
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