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
Relevance
2
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of neutralize
Fortunately, your saliva helps neutralize acidic beverages and restore minerals to your teeth, Ritter said.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
On Monday afternoon, however, Royals starter Michael Wacha neutralized New York’s lineup for six innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Many observers have said the legal cases against the CHP — mostly centered on corruption allegations — are aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The primary goal of the overnight operation, conducted with the support of a chemist team, was to neutralize a 15,000-gallon tank, removing its explosive potential in case the neighboring 7,000-gallon tank detonates, according to Covey.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for neutralize
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
On Monday afternoon, however, Royals starter Michael Wacha neutralized New York’s lineup for six innings.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2026
Many observers have said the legal cases against the CHP — mostly centered on corruption allegations — are aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
The primary goal of the overnight operation, conducted with the support of a chemist team, was to neutralize a 15,000-gallon tank, removing its explosive potential in case the neighboring 7,000-gallon tank detonates, according to Covey.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for neutralize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
Verb
-
The Western Interstate Commission also advises universities on potential ways to offset the decline.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
-
In many games, her assists and offensive prowess create positives that can arguably offset her mistakes.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
That version of the city crumbled on April 9, 1948, when, just across the street, Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, one of the most popular politicians in Colombian history, was assassinated.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
-
Eleven days later, Israel assassinated his successor in a subsequent strike.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
Spending a massive chunk of their day correcting, fixing and taking over work that should have been done right the first time is an incremental gain at best.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
-
This serum foundation features vitamin B5 and E to help nourish and smooth skin, plus niacinamide to correct redness and minimize inflammation.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
The second and final day of the convention began with a delegate moving to, and the body agreeing to, hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
-
Bartlett plays Dennis, Trevor’s boyfriend, who also totally murdered him, and maybe chopped him up into little pieces, too.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Kristin Cavallari came to play and her abs came to slay Thursday night.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
-
Marshall is also the mother of Cook’s slain brother, Chauncy Marshall, 31, who was killed in a shooting at a Springfield nightclub in 2017, according to media reports.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Still, since the man had fled, these officials emphasized the necessity of executing her, even as the whole episode whispered even to them of the dangerous vulnerabilities of their colonial situation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
-
Playing on the right side of the puck while pushing for offense is easy to say, but much harder to actually execute.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
-
In recent months security forces have killed a string of top Maoists and the rank-and-file are laying down their weapons.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
-
At the same time that the GKN situation was unraveling, the rupture of a chemical tank containing a different chemical mixture killed 11 people at a paper mill in Washington state.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
