Definition and Synonyms for Neutralize

Definition of Neutralize

1. Make politically neutral and thus inoffensive Verb
2. Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of Verb
3. Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions Verb
4. Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing Verb
5. Make incapable of military action Verb
6. Make chemically neutral Verb

Synonyms for word "neutralize"

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Lexical Analysis for "neutralize"

neutralization
Noun
derivation
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1. a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt; with strong acids and bases the essential reaction is the combination of hydrogen ions with hydroxyl ions to form water
2. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
3. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
4. action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
5. action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action

Words Rhyme with neutralize

Etymology for neutralize

etymology neutralizable
etymology neutralized
etymology neutralizing
etymological origin of -ize
etymological origin of neutral