stultify

ˈstʌltɪfaɪ

stultifiedstultifies

Definition

Synonyms

Conjugation

Definition of stultify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.

ineffectiveness

Rare

deprive something of strength or effectiveness

Rare

The new rules stultify the team's efforts.

cripple

hamper

impair

behavior

Rare

make someone appear foolish or absurd

Rare

His comments stultified his argument, making it seem ridiculous..

fool

ridicule

emotion

Rare

cause to lose enthusiasm or initiative

Rare

The repetitive tasks could stultify even the most dedicated workers..

demotivate

discourage

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of stultify

Latin, stultus (foolish) + -ify (make)

Examples of stultify in a sentence

His constant criticism stultifies her enthusiasm.
The politician's gaffe stultified his campaign.
Her attempt to sound smart only stultified her in front of the audience.
Long meetings can stultify creativity.
The lack of challenges may stultify the team.

View all translations of stultify

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:stériliser, ridiculiser, ...
German:lähmen, lächerlich machen, ...
Italian:privare, ridicolizzare, ...
Spanish:anular, ridiculizar, ...
Portuguese:enfraquecer, tornar ridículo, ...
Chinese:削弱, 使显得愚蠢, ...
Japanese:無効化する, 愚かに見せる, ...
Arabic:أفْقَدَ, سَخَّفَ, ...
Hebrew:לְהַחְלִישׁ, לְהַשְׁפִיל, ...
Russian:лишать эффективности, выставлять дураком, ...
Ukrainian:позбавляти, зробити смішним, ...
Hindi:अप्रभावी बनाना, मूर्ख बनाना, ...
Bengali:অকার্যকর করা, বোকা বানানো, ...
Catalan:debilitar, ridiculitzar, ...
Czech:oslabit, zesměšnit, ...
Danish:lamme, gøre til grin, ...
Dutch:ondermijnen, belachelijk maken, ...
Greek:αποδυναμώνω, γελοιοποιώ, ...
Hungarian:hatástalanítani, nevetségessé tenni, ...
Khmer:ធ្វើឱ្យខ្សោយ, ធ្វើឱ្យនរណាម្នាក់មើលទៅដូចជាល្ងង់ ឬគួរឱ្យអស់សំណើច, ...
Korean:무력화하다, 바보로 만들다, ...
Persian:بی‌اثر کرد, احمق جلوه دادن, ...
Polish:osłabiać, ośmieszać, ...
Portuguese (BR):enfraquecer, tornar ridículo, ...
Romanian:a lipsi de eficacitate, a face de râs, ...
Swedish:förlama, göra löjlig, ...
Thai:ทำให้ไร้ประสิทธิภาพ, ทำให้ดูโง่, ...
Turkish:güçsüzleştirmek, aptal durumuna düşürmek, ...
Vietnamese:làm mất đi, làm cho ngớ ngẩn, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of stultify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

Origin of stultify

Terms related to stultify

Examples of stultify in a sentence

View all translations of stultify

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery