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neutralize - Dictionary definition and meaning for neutralize

NEUTRALIZE

  • (verb) make chemically neutral

    "She neutralized the solution"

    synonyms : neutralise

  • (verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

    "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom", "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"

    synonyms : negate , neutralise , nullify

  • (verb) make incapable of military action

    synonyms : neutralise

  • (verb) get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

    "The mafia liquidated the informer", "the double agent was neutralized"

    synonyms : do in , knock off , liquidate , neutralise , waste

  • (verb) make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

    "The treaty neutralized the small republic"

  • (verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

    "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

    synonyms : counteract , counterbalance , countervail

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