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 Oxidative stress occurs when destructive free radical molecules in cells exceed the antioxidants that neutralize them. — Caitlin Beale, Health, 28 July 2026 Billionaires pushed two measures on the November ballot that seek to neutralize the billionaire tax and block new taxes on personal property and assets and require audits of new programs funded with special taxes. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, work in harmony to hydrate and boost moisture retention, and the antioxidant-rich vitamin E helps neutralize free radicals caused by UV rays. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 In addition to moving his feet, Buchanan suggested Lambert turn his slider into two different pitches — a traditional version to use against right-handed hitters and a cutter that could neutralize lefties. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutralize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize

Verb

In fiscal year 2025, Enterprise says 14,188 metric tons of CO2 equivalent were offset through the program.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
For years, monthly job gains of around 125,000 to 150,000 were considered necessary to offset entrants into the workforce.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
In the days after the Zacatecas slayings, a mayor was assassinated in his office in the central state of Morelos and a journalist was shot dead in Oaxaca, in the south.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of assassinate

Verb

The system was imperfect, but its capacity to correct itself and rebuild confidence became one of America’s greatest strengths.

— Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of correct

Verb

The former husband of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three young children, took the stand Monday as the prosecution’s first witness in her triple-murder trial.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Bryan Kohberger declared his intention to withdraw his guilty plea on Monday, one year after he was convicted and sentenced for murdering four Idaho college students.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Definition of murder

Verb

His buddy Batista was slain by Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), but there’s no doubt Quinn will suspect Dexter played a role in it.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of slay

Verb

Occhicone and Duckett were put to death by lethal injection at Florida State Prison, bringing the number of inmates executed this year to 12.

— Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
On Wednesday, the FBI executed a search at Dane Fine Art, a gallery based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

— Harrison Jacobs for ARTNews, Robb Report, 31 July 2026