stultify
[ stuhl-tuh-fahy ]
to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means
USE 1
The constant micromanagement at work began to stultify employees’ enthusiasm, making them feel their efforts were futile.
USE 2
Implementing outdated teaching methods in today’s dynamic educational environment could stultify students’ learning, preventing them from engaging with the subject matter effectively.
USE 3
Overly rigid regulations can stultify innovation, as they restrict creative freedom and discourage risk-taking.
