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
Both coffee grounds and coffee beans are natural odor neutralizers.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
But Minnesota reminded basketball onlookers last series that its defense can be the ultimate neutralizer.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
The department has also installed gas wells to better control gas emissions, odor neutralizers to reduce stench, as well as various programs that convert landfill gas to energy, Alonso said.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Baking soda, coffee grounds, and vinegar are excellent odor neutralizers.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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.
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Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
The model also includes odor neutralizer technology to combat smells.
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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
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
But Minnesota reminded basketball onlookers last series that its defense can be the ultimate neutralizer.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
The department has also installed gas wells to better control gas emissions, odor neutralizers to reduce stench, as well as various programs that convert landfill gas to energy, Alonso said.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Baking soda, coffee grounds, and vinegar are excellent odor neutralizers.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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.
—
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
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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The family opted instead for a grill and small fridge, with a wood counter built around it to give a cohesive look.
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Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.
Noun
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The parents allege that UC Davis included what was meant only to be an expense offset for the in-kind donations of horses in calculating the total cost of the equestrian program.
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Using an offset spatula, smooth across surface to cover evenly, spreading all the way to the edges.
Noun
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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From entry-level IEMs to high-end studio headphones, the system is designed to enhance clarity, balance and translation across almost every listening system, unlocking their full potential for accurate, consistent monitoring.
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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