NEUTRALIZATION Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

neutralization

noun

Definition of neutralization

as in nullification

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Recent Examples of neutralization The team admits that in a future closed-loop device, this would require a neutralization step—a reaction that eliminates the acidity after the heat is released. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 16 Feb. 2026 Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 The state controlled all aspects of people’s public and private lives leading to the near complete neutralization of the individual. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2025 But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives. — Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neutralization

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Noun

Jury nullification occurs when a jury finds a defendant not guilty, even if the prosecution has proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of nullification

Noun

The most common reason for signature invalidation was that the person signing was not registered to vote.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
The outspoken rapper has often asserted her own personal truth, and seen its invalidation in conversation with others.

— Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 9 May 2026

Definition of invalidation

Noun

Rodman filed for an annulment just nine days later, though the pair reconciled before Electra ultimately filed for divorce in April 1999.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
However, the pair divorced two years later and were granted an annulment by the Catholic Church in 1992.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of annulment

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Social media users will use the revocation of media access to beat up TCU whenever the mood strikes.

— Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Under disciplinary revocation, the lawyer is disbarred for five years, sometimes with the possibility of being readmitted.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of revocation

Noun

Of course, democracy is not a sufficient condition for disarmament, much less abolition.

— Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
At that time, his eldest daughter, Maria Adelaide, ascended to the throne—a succession made possible by the abolition of the Salic Law, which had restricted the line of succession to males only.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolition

Noun

Flight controllers can establish precise safety thresholds to reduce unnecessary launch cancellations in cloudy or light-rain conditions, minimizing costly operational delays.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Massive technological evolutions, including smaller drivers and active and the introduction of adaptive-noise cancellation, have allowed listeners to focus on their favorite music like never before—even on the go, away from home.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

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