Synonyms for Neutralize & Similar Words
Definition of neutralize
- verb
- make politically neutral and thus inoffensive; "The treaty neutralized the small republic"
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
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Writing tips for "neutralize"
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