stultify
/ˈstʌltəˌfaɪ/
verb
- To make someone or something seem foolish, absurd, or ineffective.
- The strict dress code stultified the students' sense of individuality.
- The new rules stultify any attempt at innovation in the company.
- Her sarcastic comments stultified his efforts to explain his idea.
- To cause someone to feel mentally dull or bored, often through repetitive or meaningless activity.
- Watching the same TV show every night can stultify your mind.
- The repetitive work stultifies the employees, leaving them unmotivated.
- The long, silent car ride stultified the children into a sleepy stupor.
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