neutralizer

as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence

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Noun
  • These products can cause serious injury or death to young children who are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
  • For each of the four grill packets, place a 16-inch-long sheet of heavy-duty foil on the counter.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • An Education Department spokesperson told CNBC in an email Tuesday that the department has not offset any Social Security benefits since restarting collections on May 5 and has paused future Social Security offsets.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
  • And even with a partial offset, child care is a huge expense and most companies simply don’t have the margin to subsidize it.
    Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The acidity from the tomatoes and the sweetness from the corn balance the smokiness out nicely, as does the rich queso fresco and fresh cilantro.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Incorporating lateral lunges into your routine targets multiple muscle groups, improving balance and coordination.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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