stultify
verbTo make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.
Make ineffective or inhibit
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Clear all filtersTo make something ineffective or appear foolish; to inhibit its development.
Make ineffective or inhibit
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A deceptive device used to conceal a purpose or evade a difficulty.
More than is needed or serving no useful purpose.
Readily affected or influenced by something.
Planned to achieve a particular immediate purpose or support a larger aim.
Persistent determination or a firm hold on a purpose.
Persistent determination
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A condition of calm and peacefulness.
To enter another person's property without permission; figuratively, to intrude on rights or boundaries.
Hidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.
Remaining firm and steady without hesitation or change of purpose.
Open to harm, damage, criticism, or another adverse influence.
Done intentionally; also stubbornly determined to follow one's own wishes.
Intentional
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