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

Black children are seen as threats to be neutralized, not as children who make mistakes. —Erika Strauss Chavarria, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026

Lymphoid follicles produce antibodies, such as immunoglobulin A, to neutralize pathogens. —Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026

In bottled tea, the researchers noted that high-temperature sterilization often reduces levels of certain antioxidants, compounds that help neutralize cell-damaging free radicals. —Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026

At the same time, unilateral strikes without the consent of Congress and the American people are the wrong way to neutralize the threat of the Iranian regime. —Derek Tran, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026