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Definition neutralize in American English

neutralize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈnutrəˌlaɪz/
1

to stop something from having any effect

Example

a policy of neutralizing possible conflicts before they arise

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cost damage spoil
2

to destroy something such as a bomb or military target

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blow up explode blow apart
3

if a chemical neutralizes a substance, it makes it neither an acid nor a base

Synonyms and related words
action adsorb aerate
Definition neutralize in American English