Complete Definition of "stultify"

was wotd|2007|April|2
English

Etymology
From L. stultior "stupid, foolish".

Pronunciation
IPA|/�st�ltɪfaɪ/ or /�st�lt�faɪ/
audio|en-us-stultify.ogg|Audio (US)

Verb
en-verb|stultif|i|ed

  1. To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.
  2. To cause to appear foolish.
  3. To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.

Synonyms
italbrac|cause to appear foolish: humiliate

Translations
trans-top|to prove to be of unsound mind
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trans-top|to cause to appear foolish
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trans-top|to deprive of strength or efficacy
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