| expostulate | (verb) reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion | - |
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| postulate | (verb) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom | Synonyms: posit |
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| (verb) maintain or assert | Synonyms: contend |
| (verb) require as useful, just, or proper | Synonyms: ask, call for, demand, involve, necessitate, need, require, take |
| stultify | (verb) deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless | Synonyms: cripple |
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| (verb) cause to appear foolish | - |
| (verb) prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence | - |