Definition of neutralize

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  • neutralize is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • neutralize is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • neutralize is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of neutralize

  • make chemically neutral (verb)

    Examples

    1. She neutralized the solution

    Synonyms

    1. neutralise
  • make incapable of military action (verb)

    Synonyms

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

    Examples

    1. the double agent was neutralized

    Synonyms

    1. do in
    2. knock off
    3. liquidate
    4. neutralise
    5. waste
  • oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. counteract
    2. counterbalance
    3. countervail
  • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her optimism neutralizes his gloom

    Synonyms

    1. negate
    2. neutralise
    3. nullify
  • make politically neutral and thus inoffensive (verb)

    Examples

    1. The treaty neutralized the small republic

See definition of neutralize in Merriam Webster