neutralize

The word “neutralize” has 3 syllables: neu-tral-ize

It's pronounced as /ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for neutralize?

In the thesaurus, “neutralize” has 71 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for neutralize along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for neutralize

abrogate
annihilate
annul
assassinate
balance
blot out
blow away
bump off
butcher
cancel
carry off
claim
compensate for
conquer
correct
counteract
counterbalance
countercheck
counterpoise
countervail
croak
cut down
defeat
destroy
dispatch
do away with
do in
eliminate
eradicate
execute
exterminate
fell
frustrate
get
ice
invalidate
kill
knock off
liquidate
massacre
murder
negate
negative
neuter
nullify
off
offset
outbalance
outweigh
overcome
override
overrule
put away
redeem
redress
relieve
remedy
rub out
shoot
shoot down
slaughter
slay
smite
snuff
subdue
take out
terminate
undo
whack
wipe out
zap

Antonyms for neutralize

aid
animate
approve
encourage
establish
give up
help
lose
permit
raise
restore
resurrect
resuscitate
revive
support
surrender
validate

Meanings of neutralize

verb
1. To make even, inactive or ineffective.
2. To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.
3. To make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.
4. To kill.

Example Sentences

The engineer used a special solution to neutralize the corrosive effects of the chemical.
Diplomats worked tirelessly to neutralize the growing tension between the two nations.
The antidote was designed to neutralize the venom's effects on the body.
The team developed a plan to neutralize the opposition's strongest player during the match.
Efforts to neutralize the cyberattack prevented significant damage to the system.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to neutralize, such as: abrogate, aid, animate, annihilate, annul, approve, assassinate.

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