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absurd

AdjectiveTransitive Verb

Meanings

Adjective

Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

"The idea that the earth is flat is completely absurd."

Adjective

Ridiculous or laughable due to a lack of common sense or logic.

"He looked absurd in that oversized costume."

Transitive Verb

[~ something]

To make something appear ridiculous or illogical.

"The lawyer attempted to absurd the witness's testimony through aggressive questioning."

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