Synonyms of neutralizes

neutralizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of neutralize

1

as in offsets

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

• offsets
• corrects
• counteracts
• outweighs
• counterbalances
• relieves
• compensates (for)
• cancels (out)
• makes up (for)
• annuls
• nullifies
• invalidates
• redeems
• negates
• counterpoises
• remedies
• negatives
• overrules
• neuters
• overrides
• redresses
• atones (for)
• outbalances

2

as in assassinates

to put to death deliberately

orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassinates
• murders
• slays
• executes
• kills
• destroys
• liquidates
• gets
• dispatches
• terminates
• snuffs
• whacks
• slaughters
• rubs out
• offs
• takes out
• shoots
• does in
• ices
• puts away
• knocks off
• does away with
• croaks
• eliminates
• eradicates
• bumps off
• zaps
• claims
• annihilates
• smites
• cuts down
• blows away
• exterminates
• shoots down
• blots out
• carries off
• mows (down)
• wipes out
• fells
• massacres
• butchers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restores
• raises
• revives
• animates
• resurrects
• resuscitates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neutralizes

As water flows through, the media traps or neutralizes certain contaminants before the water reaches you. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

In addition to hydrogen peroxide, these strips contain xylitol, which boosts saliva flow and neutralizes the acids in your mouth that can break down your enamel. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026

Glutathione is an antioxidant made primarily in the liver that neutralizes other unstable molecules that attack the body and cause cellular damage. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Vinegar neutralizes odor-causing bacteria, while baking soda maintains freshness. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

The common thread Domestic records collection and foreign data-for-aid deals rest on the same faith that anonymization neutralizes the risk of pooling sensitive health data. — Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Vinegar contains acetic acid, which cuts through grease and grime and neutralizes odors. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Previously used on Kate Hudson, Emily Blunt, and Hilary Duff, the concealer neutralizes dark circles while providing hydration via ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalene. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

This strategy neutralizes both RSV A and B strains and remains effective against numerous global variants. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026