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stultify

verb/ˈstʌltɪˌfaɪ/

definition

to cause to appear foolish or absurd

example

The teacher's strict rules can stultify a child's creativity in class.

synonyms
foolmockridicule
word origin — From Latin 'stultificare', meaning 'to make foolish'