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Neutralize (Verb)

Meaning 1

Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • The special forces were sent in to neutralize the enemy's top commander during the raid.
  • Their plan involved neutralizing the competition by discrediting them through rumors and false information.
  • She was a double agent working for the enemy, and she had to be neutralized before she could do any more harm.
  • As the CIA had discovered his true allegiance, the double agent was neutralized before making his escape.
  • To avoid being exposed, the organization quickly moved to neutralize the witness who had threatened to reveal their secrets.

Synonyms

  • Waste
  • Do In
  • Knock Off
  • Neutralise
  • Liquidate

Meaning 2

Make incapable of military action.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The special forces were sent to neutralize the enemy's ammunition depot.
  • The air raid successfully neutralized the enemy's airbase by destroying all of their planes.
  • Military leaders planned to neutralize the enemy's defense system by launching a surprise attack.
  • The operation aimed to neutralize the rebels' ability to launch further attacks.
  • The U.S. drone strike neutralized the high-ranking military officer, crippling the enemy's command structure.

Synonyms

  • Neutralise

Hypernyms

  • Demilitarise

Related Words

  • Neutralization (noun)

Meaning 3

Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The antioxidants in the fruit juice help to neutralize the damage caused by free radicals to the cells.
  • She managed to neutralize the opposition's attack with her skilled defensive moves.
  • Adding a base can neutralize the acidity of the solution.
  • His charming personality helped to neutralize the tension in the room.
  • The company's PR team worked to neutralize the negative publicity surrounding the scandal.

Synonyms

  • Counteract
  • Counterbalance
  • Countervail

Hypernyms

  • Offset
  • Cancel

Hyponyms

  • Override

Related Words

  • Neutralization (noun)

Meaning 4

Make politically neutral and thus inoffensive; "The treaty neutralized the small republic".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The campaign ad was edited to neutralize any language that could be perceived as partisan or inflammatory.
  • By removing any religious or cultural references, the company aimed to neutralize the new employee handbook.
  • Diplomats worked to neutralize tensions between the warring nations by drafting a mutually agreeable peace treaty.
  • The committee sought to neutralize the report's language to avoid offending any particular group or individual.
  • The moderator's goal was to neutralize the debate by ensuring that all topics were discussed in a calm and respectful manner.

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Related Words

  • Neutralization (noun)

Meaning 5

Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • The pungent smell of garlic was neutralized by the perfume she was wearing.
  • Her presence neutralizes the tense atmosphere, creating a sense of calm.
  • The company implemented a new strategy to neutralize the negative impact of the scandal.
  • The acidity of the lemon juice neutralizes the alkalinity of the soap, creating a gentle cleanser.
  • A charismatic leader may neutralize opposition by successfully addressing concerns and building trust.

Synonyms

  • Nullify
  • Neutralise
  • Negate

Related Words

  • Neutralization (noun)

Meaning 6

Make chemically neutral; "She neutralized the solution".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

  • Adding a mild base managed to neutralize the acidic solution.
  • Baking soda is used in some recipes to neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • To stabilize the reaction, we will add a catalyst to neutralize the free radicals.
  • The buffering agent will help to neutralize the pH in the mixture.
  • She successfully neutralized the highly alkaline solution by slowly adding an acid.

Synonyms

  • Neutralise

Hypernyms

  • Alter
  • Modify

Related Words

  • Neutralization (noun)
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