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Nullify vs Stultify - What's the difference?

nullify | stultify |

As verbs the difference between nullify and stultify

is that nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid while stultify is to prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.

nullify

English

Verb

  • (legal) to make legally invalid.
    • The contract has been nullified .
  • to prevent from happening

    • Related terms

    * null * nullification * nullifiable * annihilate

    Synonyms

    * (to make legally invalid) annul, cancel

    stultify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence.
  • To cause to appear foolish.
  • To deprive of strength or efficacy; make useless or worthless.

    • Synonyms

    * (cause to appear foolish): humiliate