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stul·ti·fy
verb /ˈstəltəˌfī/
stultified, past participle; stultified, past tense; stultifies, 3rd person singular present; stultifying, present participle
Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, esp. as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine
- the mentally stultifying effects of a disadvantaged home
Cause (someone) to appear foolish or absurd
- Counsel is not expected to stultify himself in an attempt to advance his client's interests