stultify

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From Latin stultus (“stupid, foolish”), + -ify. Compare Late Latin stultificō.

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