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- [noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu-/
- /ˈnjuː.trə.laɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-]
- /ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of neutralize word
- verb with object neutralize to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization. 1
- verb with object neutralize to make (something) ineffective; counteract; nullify: carelessness that neutralized our efforts. 1
- verb with object neutralize Military. to put out of action or make incapable of action: to neutralize an enemy position. 1
- verb with object neutralize to declare neutral; invest with neutrality in order to exempt from involvement during a war: to neutralize a city to prevent bombing. 1
- verb with object neutralize to add an acid to a basic solution or a base to an acidic solution until the resulting solution is chemically neutral (pH = 7). 1
- verb with object neutralize Electricity. to render electrically or magnetically neutral. 1
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Origin of neutralize
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; neutral + -ize
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Parts of speech for Neutralize
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neutralize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neutralize
verb neutralize
- counteract — To counteract something means to reduce its effect by doing something that produces an opposite effect.
- counterbalance — To counterbalance something means to balance or correct it with something that has an equal but opposite effect.
- defuse — If you defuse a dangerous or tense situation, you calm it.
- deactivate — If someone deactivates an explosive device or an alarm, they make it harmless or impossible to operate.
- nullify — to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.
Antonyms for neutralize
verb neutralize
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
- establish — Set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.
- give up — the quality or state of being resilient; springiness.
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