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stultify vs rib

rib vs stultify

stultify is not a noun while rib is a noun.

stultify and rib both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stultify No No Yes No
rib Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rib is a hypernym of stultify; that is, rib is a word with a broader meaning than stultify:
  • stultify: cause to appear foolish
  • rib: subject to laughter or ridicule
Other hypernyms of stultify include blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, ridicule, roast.
stultify (noun) rib (noun)
support resembling the rib of an animal
a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural
any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
a teasing remark
cut of meat including one or more ribs
stultify (verb) rib (verb)
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless subject to laughter or ridicule
cause to appear foolish form vertical ribs by knitting
prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence
Difference between stultify and rib

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