NEUTRALIZE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

neutralize

verb

ˈnü-trə-ˌlīz

Definition of neutralize

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

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as in to assassinate

to put to death deliberately orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

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Recent Examples of neutralize That was the formula to neutralize an explosive Cowboys offense. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The drone was equipped with an explosive device, which was neutralized by bomb disposal experts, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense. — Arina Porkhovnik, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Such repressive moves are routine in Putin’s Russia, the default operations of a governing system that long ago neutralized contests between political visions or clashes of rival parties. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 The gunplay is punchy and satisfying; Jun and their NPC companions are more agile; and the arsenal of both sci-fi weapons and ancient powers (magic in a sci-fi trench coat) gives players a richer selection of tools to neutralize enemies with. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutralize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize

Verb

Yesterday subsequently carried out several capital increases, including transactions in early 2025 in which some shares were paid for by offsetting existing claims against the company.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

The program tonight will include a tribute to the late republican activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated one year ago, and an observance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, which is Friday.

— Tamara Keith, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
Loosely based on an unfinished novel by Federico García Lorca, a writer assassinated during the Spanish Civil War, the film explores the lives of three gay men in three time periods.

— A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of assassinate

Verb

Ella Beatty plays Lizzie — a woman who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with a hatchet in 1892 but was found not guilty.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
An Illinois judge found Corie Walsh too dangerous to release after prosecutors alleged the Frankfort mother posed a threat to her husband and three surviving children after she was charged with murdering her 2-year-old son, Barrett.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of murder

Verb

The deaths accounted for over 40% of the 156 women slain during that period.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
And yet, in the final battle against the White Walkers in Game of Thrones, the writers decided Arya Stark of all people would ultimately slay the Night King.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of slay

Verb

The cast and crew felt as euphoric as the characters executing the dance sequences, particularly the finale moment when Maya and Anjali take what should be a lighting SNAFU and use it to cement their friendship, forever.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
In her new role, Stachera will build and lead a new digital team, shape social strategy and audience engagement, and execute digital marketing initiatives across the label.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of execute

Verb

Saudi officials said debris from a Houthi drone also killed one civilian and injured others.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
For the most part, garlic grows best if it’s planted about a week or two after the first killing frost in the fall, followed by exposure to several months of cool weather before the spring season starts.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026