Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stultifies
verb
ˈstʌl.tɪ.faɪz
Definition
Makes someone look foolish or absurd, often through ineffective actions.
Examples
- His constant criticism stultifies her creativity.
- The rigid rules of the organization stultified innovation.
- Overly cautious policies can stultify economic growth.
Meaning
To stultify means to cause someone or something to appear foolish or to hinder progress and development.
Synonyms
- impede
- hinder
- hamper
- stifle
- dull
