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neutralize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnutrəˌlaɪz/ · UK /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize means: To stop something from having an effect or causing harm.

verb

STOP AN EFFECTC1

To stop something from having an effect or causing harm.

  • This powder helps neutralize odors.
  • The antidote neutralized the poison.
  • Their stronger defense neutralized our speed advantage.

Similar words: counteract, cancel out, nullify

Opposites: activate

Common phrases: neutralize a threat, neutralize an acid, neutralize the effect

KILL A PERSONC2

To kill a person, especially an enemy, described in a way that avoids saying it directly.

  • The assassin was ordered to neutralize the witness.
  • The sniper neutralized the enemy commander with one shot.
  • The report said three guards had been neutralized.

Similar words: kill, eliminate

Common phrases: neutralize the enemy, neutralize a target

Questions about neutralize

What does neutralize mean?

To stop something from having an effect or causing harm.

What is neutralize in other languages?

Türkçe: etkisiz hale getirmek · Español: neutralizar · Français: neutraliser · Deutsch: neutralisieren · Italiano: neutralizzare · 日本語: 無力化する

How do you pronounce neutralize?

In American English /ˈnutrəˌlaɪz/; in British English /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/.

How do you use neutralize in a sentence?

This powder helps neutralize odors. The antidote neutralized the poison.

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