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neutralize - Dictionary definition and meaning for word neutralize
Definition
(verb) make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
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(verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
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(verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
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(verb) get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
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(verb) make incapable of military action
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(verb) make chemically neutral
(verb) make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
Example Sentence
- The treaty neutralized the small republic
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(verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
Example Sentence
- Her optimism neutralizes his gloom
- This action will negate the effect of my efforts
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(verb) oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example Sentence
- This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues
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(verb) get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
Example Sentence
- The mafia liquidated the informer
- the double agent was neutralized
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(verb) make incapable of military action
Synonyms :
neutralise
Definition
(verb) make chemically neutral
Synonyms :
neutralise
Example Sentence
- She neutralized the solution