Synonyms of neutralize

neutralize

verb

ˈnü-trə-ˌlīz 

1

as in to offset

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a pro-government rally that is intended to neutralize the antiwar demonstrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offset
• correct
• counteract
• counterbalance
• outweigh
• relieve
• cancel (out)
• compensate (for)
• make up (for)
• annul
• nullify
• remedy
• negative
• counterpoise
• invalidate
• negate
• redeem
• atone (for)
• redress
• neuter
• overrule
• override
• outbalance

2

as in to assassinate

to put to death deliberately

orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassinate
• murder
• slay
• execute
• kill
• liquidate
• destroy
• get
• dispatch
• terminate
• off
• whack
• snuff
• take out
• put away
• shoot
• slaughter
• ice
• eliminate
• rub out
• do in
• bump off
• do away with
• croak
• eradicate
• knock off
• cut down
• blow away
• claim
• annihilate
• exterminate
• smite
• fell
• blot out
• shoot down
• zap
• carry off
• massacre
• mow (down)
• wipe out
• butcher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• revive
• raise
• resurrect
• animate
• resuscitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neutralize

To keep the Devils neutralized, Dallas will have to slow down Bratt’s productive streak. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

The abrupt uptick in casualties comes despite the Israeli military’s frequent contention that Iranian missile power has been largely neutralized, with each salvo containing progressively fewer missiles. —Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026

Perhaps most notably, the Old Dominion attacker was neutralized by students, who stabbed the gunman to death. —Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026

Perhaps most notably, the Old Dominion attacker was neutralized by students, who stabbed the gunman to death. —Jacob Ware, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2026