as in nullifying
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1
as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
a pro-government rally that is intended to neutralize the antiwar demonstrations
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2
as in assassinating
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralizing
Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has designed this tiny, robotic hand that could capture a virus, neutralizing its threat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
In the private sector, companies like Anduril are preparing to scale up production following the Defense Department's focus on drone-neutralizing technologies in its latest Replicator initiative.
—Emily Hamilton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Along its course, bile from the liver and fluid from the pancreas mix with the chyme, neutralizing the stomach acids and helping to digest food.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
This combo makes for an ultra-hydrating, free-radical-neutralizing power couple.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Antioxidants protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
While the air quality findings announced Wednesday were above the action level for chlorine, the emergency management agency said workers on site have continued to make progress in neutralizing the product.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2024
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has designed this tiny, robotic hand that could capture a virus, neutralizing its threat.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2024
In the private sector, companies like Anduril are preparing to scale up production following the Defense Department's focus on drone-neutralizing technologies in its latest Replicator initiative.
—Emily Hamilton, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Along its course, bile from the liver and fluid from the pancreas mix with the chyme, neutralizing the stomach acids and helping to digest food.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
This combo makes for an ultra-hydrating, free-radical-neutralizing power couple.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Antioxidants protect against cellular damage by neutralizing highly reactive substances called free radicals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
While the air quality findings announced Wednesday were above the action level for chlorine, the emergency management agency said workers on site have continued to make progress in neutralizing the product.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizing
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women as well as attempting to murder seven others.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
2 Jan. 2025
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The timing was awkward — as Bashar and his gang were murdering unarmed protesters en masse.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Dec. 2024
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Neutralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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