neutralize
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neutralize Definition
(v)
make
politically
neutral
and
thus
inoffensive
; "
The
treaty
neutralized
the
small
republic
"
(v)
make
ineffective
by
counterbalancing
the
effect
of
; "
Her
optimism
neutralizes
his
gloom
"; "
This
action
will
negate
the
effect
of
my
efforts
"
(v)
oppose
and
mitigate
the
effects
of
by
contrary
actions
; "
This
will
counteract
the
foolish
actions
of
my
colleagues
"
(v)
get
rid
of
(
someone
who
may
be
a
threat
)
by
killing
; "
The
mafia
liquidated
the
informer
"; "
the
double
agent
was
neutralized
"
(v)
make
incapable
of
military
action
(v)
make
chemically
neutral
; "
She
neutralized
the
solution
"
neutralize Synonyms
counteract
counterbalance
countervail
do in
knock off
liquidate
negate
neutralise
neutralize
nullify
waste
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