neutralizer

as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence

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Noun
  • The post, which walks viewers through the ring's elaborate hiding place on a kitchen counter, has been viewed more than 17 million times, drawing a flurry of amused comments from TikTok users.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • During another robbery, documents say Lindsay climbed over the counter and told the teller to give him the key to a drawer.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • How to Propagate Amaryllis Amaryllis can be propagated through bulb offsets (recommended) or seeds.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
  • And even if the cost offsets would materialize, there’s the question of whether Congress would approve an amendment to the IRA to expand the numbers of prescription drugs eligible to be selected for price negotiation.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Example: Giffard Non-Alcoholic Ginger Liqueur: The ginger root forms the foundation of this expression, offering a balance of pepper, rose, herbs and lemon aromas.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • In the process, the Eagles showed a level of offensive balance that should scare the rest of the league.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024

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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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