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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Recent Examples of neutralizer
There’s also an odor neutralizer cartridge that can be placed into the vacuum’s brush roll and is designed to keep foul odors out of the air while cleaning.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cael Colarullo potted the neutralizer a few minutes in the second period on a power play, sparking three straight goals AC scored over the next 20 minutes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Let your living room play the neutralizer, while a small study can go full drama mode with color saturation from floor to ceiling.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The model also includes odor neutralizer technology to combat smells.
—Nora Colomer
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cael Colarullo potted the neutralizer a few minutes in the second period on a power play, sparking three straight goals AC scored over the next 20 minutes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Let your living room play the neutralizer, while a small study can go full drama mode with color saturation from floor to ceiling.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The model also includes odor neutralizer technology to combat smells.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizer
Noun
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If your goal is a serene space, clear counters should be the goal every time.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Party leaders say the campaign is essential infrastructure to regain congressional control and counter Republicans’ voter mobilization advantage.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Houses have been being built here since the early 1900s, and so there's different offsets.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Top with half of the Nutella, swirling it into the batter with a small offset spatula or a butter knife.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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