Ossified and Petrify

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Ossified adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Petrify is a synonym for ossified. In some cases you can use "Petrify" instead a verb "Ossified".

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Petrify verb - To deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality.

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Ossified is a synonym for petrify. Sometimes you can replace term "Ossified" with "Petrify", this verbs are similar.

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