invalidating

Definitions

To weaken, discredit, or deprive of legal or official force.

To cause a person to feel that their thoughts, feelings, or experiences are unimportant or illegitimate.

Examples

By constantly dismissing her feelings, he was invalidating her lived experience.

The judge ruled that the new evidence was invalidating the previous testimony provided by the witness.

Synonyms

nullifying negating voiding discrediting refuting canceling debunking

Antonyms

validating confirming supporting verifying ratifying substantiating endorsing