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

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

Many observers have said the legal cases against the CHP — mostly centered on corruption allegations — are aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election. —ABC News, 24 May 2026

White vinegar is one of the most popular options because its acidity helps kill mildew spores while neutralizing odors. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

Vaccines work to prevent the infection in the first place, and antibody treatments boost the immune response to an infection by neutralizing and blocking viruses from entering cells. —Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026

Technology challenges Both these systems are aimed at delivering strategic strike capability for neutralizing high-value, time-sensitive targets such as hardened command and control nodes, integrated air defense systems, and critical infrastructure facilities. —Adityajadhav, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026

In addition to neutralizing free radicals, antioxidants can repair or remove damaged molecules, stimulate the production of antioxidant enzymes, and strengthen the body's overall defense system against oxidative stress. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026

The odor-neutralizing formula also adds a layer of freshness to strands and helps rid hair of the smell that might be associated with sweat and excess sebum. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026

Trump is standing by the leadership of the Secret Service and the president personally thinks agents did an excellent job neutralizing the shooter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

Varespladib is a rescue treatment for snakebites that works by neutralizing a key toxin in 95% of snake species, according to the company. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026