neutralizer

noun

Definition of neutralizernext
as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence

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  1. counter
  2. offset
  3. balance
Noun
  • Because fresh popcorn breaks apart more easily than stale popcorn, leave the popcorn in a bowl on the counter for a day or two.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Find Out Who Took Home the Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy The video then transitioned to a shot of the couple standing over their kitchen counter and sharing their first meal in their new apartment.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of counter
Noun
  • This includes teachers, firefighters, police officers and their spouses, all of which deal with the impacts of the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO).
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Other forms of carbon removal, notably planting forests, are much cheaper than DAC, and removal offsets also compete with offsets for renewable energy, which avoid emitting new emissions.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 18 Sep. 2024
Definition of offset
Noun
  • No payments are due while in the forbearance, and no interest is accruing on loan balances.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • This could be a defining moment for finding a balance between independence and partnership — don’t ignore the discomfort.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of balance
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