Synonyms of neutralizing

neutralizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in nullifying

Related Words

• nullifying
• negating
• deterring
• deterrent
• blocking
• frustrating
• baffling
• prophylactic
• preventive
• thwarting
• preventative
• foiling
• precautionary
• hindering
• hampering
• retardant
• balking
• impeding
• stalling

Dissimilar Words

• assisting
• aiding
• facilitating
• smoothing
• promoting
• nurturing
• abetting
• encouraging
• fostering
• easing
• forwarding
• furthering

neutralizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of neutralize

1

as in offsetting

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

• offsetting
• correcting
• counteracting
• counterbalancing
• relieving
• outweighing
• annulling
• compensating (for)
• canceling (out)
• making up (for)
• remedying
• nullifying
• invalidating
• counterpoising
• negating
• redeeming
• negativing
• redressing
• overruling
• neutering
• overriding
• atoning (for)
• outbalancing

2

as in assassinating

to put to death deliberately

orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassinating
• murdering
• executing
• slaying
• killing
• dispatching
• liquidating
• destroying
• terminating
• snuffing
• getting
• whacking
• slaughtering
• offing
• taking out
• shooting
• icing
• doing in
• doing away with
• putting away
• knocking off
• croaking
• eliminating
• eradicating
• rubbing out
• bumping off
• claiming
• zapping
• annihilating
• exterminating
• massacring
• cutting down
• smiting
• blowing away
• shooting down
• blotting out
• carrying off
• butchering
• felling
• mowing (down)
• wiping out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restoring
• raising
• reviving
• animating
• resurrecting
• resuscitating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neutralizing

Adjective

The Surprising Science Behind the Tooth Loss Drug TRG-035 is a neutralizing antibody developed by Toregem BioPharma, a Kyoto University spinout founded in 2020. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

But that valve is clogged up, and so there is no way to get the neutralizing agent inside the tank. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026

By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths. — Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025

Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

From there, researchers could comb through the libraries to identify any broadly neutralizing nanobodies. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025

Palivizumab bound to the prefusion and postfusion F proteins, but the most strongly neutralizing antibodies against RSV were those that only targeted the virus’s prefusion structure. — Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025

Verb

After neutralizing Tozawa, Breakker hit another super spear on Otis with Maxxine looking on from the top rope. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Its odor-neutralizing technology helps guard against any harmful or unpleasant smells from the vacuum, keeping your home fresher. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Shoes, Slippers, and Accessories Freezing shoes, slippers, and accessories is a surprisingly effective method for neutralizing unwanted pests and microbes without harsh chemicals or damage. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Lycopene works by neutralizing harmful compounds generated by sun exposure. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2026

And outclass the Americans is exactly what Belgium did, controlling the midfield, neutralizing their press and forcing horrendous errors. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

The European Union is working to develop a European Drone Defence Initiative (EDDI) that would enable member countries to deploy interoperable counter-drone technologies for detecting, tracking, and shooting down or otherwise neutralizing drones. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

The key will be neutralizing the quality of the chances the team gives up, as Gotham got several high-quality chances. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026