neu|tral|ize

neu|tral|ize
neu|tral|ize «NOO truh lyz, NYOO-», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to make neutral: »

Bases neutralize acids.

2. to keep war out of; keep neutral: »

The city was neutralized so that peace talks could be held there.

3. to make of no effect by some opposite force; counterbalance: »

She neutralized the bright colors in her room by using a tan rug.

SYNONYM(S): counteract, offset.
4. to kill: »

Murder was not in his heart…and what he attempted is more aptly described by the Army term for killing: to neutralize (Saturday Review).

–v.i.
to become neutral or neutralized.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • neutralize — neu|tral|ize [ nutrə,laız ] verb transitive 1. ) to stop something from having any effect: a policy of neutralizing possible conflicts before they arise 2. ) to destroy something such as a bomb or military TARGET 3. ) SCIENCE if a chemical… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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