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 Meanwhile, a tinted gloss can help blend grays or neutralize unwanted yellow tones. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026 Baking soda may also help neutralize odors when used as directed. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 Conversely, when those same seeds are planted outdoors, natural sunlight, open air, and competing soil microbes naturally neutralize the bacteria long before the plant reaches your dinner plate. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026 Baking soda helps to neutralize odors, break down grime, and enhance the effectiveness of your detergent. — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutralize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize

Verb

But as luxury brands continue to offset a downturn in aspirational spending by engaging their VICs IRL, the Balich Wonder Studio chairman and creative director’s insights are, in fact, very helpful.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Supporters of Proposition 40 tried to convince voters that taxing roughly 200 billionaires would raise the $100 billion needed to offset federal healthcare cuts.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of offset

Verb

Its tree- and mausoleum-lined avenues are home to over 25,000 burial sites, including Felipe Carrillo Puerto (a progressive champion of human rights who was assassinated in 1924).

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
In the newer episode, the older Darvin travels back in time to assassinate Kirk, plotting his revenge with a bomb implanted in an unfortunate tribble.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assassinate

Verb

Without a mechanism to correct these errors, the inaccurate information could remain in the robot’s memory and affect subsequent decisions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
An overconfident driver can follow too closely, carry too much speed into a curve or assume technology will correct a bad decision.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of correct

Verb

Hours earlier, Indiana executed a man for killing two children by setting a house fire in 2010, and in Alabama, a man received the last lethal injection of the day for his conviction in the killing of an elderly man and woman in a home robbery.

— KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
For example, when executing a larger order in a fast-moving market, the venue displaying the best price may not have enough liquidity available to fill it.

— Adam Cohn, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of execute

Verb

An Israeli strike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, a man and woman, in Muwasi, a tent camp area on Gaza's coast, said health officials at Nasser hospital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Charlie Kirk, who founded conservative political group Turning Point USA, was shot and killed September 2025 while speaking at a college event in Utah.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026