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folly
noun(fol-ly)
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
Synonyms: foolishness, unwiseness,
Antonyms: wisdom,
folly
noun(fol-ly)
a stupid mistake
Synonyms: betise, foolishness, imbecility, stupidity,
folly
noun(fol-ly)
foolish or senseless behavior
Synonyms: craziness, foolery, indulgence, lunacy, tomfoolery,
folly
noun(fol-ly)
the quality of being rash and foolish
Synonyms: craziness, foolishness, madness,
Examples:
Trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly.

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