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Neutralize
ˈnjuːtrəlʌɪz
Neutralize definitions
verb
neutralise
neutralised
neutralises
neutralising
neutralize
neutralized
neutralizes
neutralizing
- make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect
"impatience at his frailty began to neutralize her fear"
- make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral
"splashes on skin should be neutralized immediately"
- disarm (a bomb or similar weapon)
"120 bombs were neutralized"
- (in military or espionage contexts) used euphemistically to refer to killing or destruction
"counter-intelligence programmes designed to neutralize individuals"