stultify
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Latin stultus "stupid, foolish".
Pronunciation [edit]
Verb [edit]
stultify (third-person singular simple present stultifies, present participle stultifying, simple past and past participle stultified)
- To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.
- To cause to appear foolish.
- To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.
Synonyms [edit]
- (cause to appear foolish): humiliate
Translations [edit]
to prove to be of unsound mind
to cause to appear foolish
