NEUTRALIZE
(verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Neutralize.
Neutralize - as a verb
Make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
Example: "The treaty neutralized the small republic"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
Example: "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negate7neutralise10nullify13Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example: "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counteract14counterbalance20countervail16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10offset12set offHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
Example: "The mafia liquidated the informer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do inknock offliquidate19neutralise10waste8Make chemically neutral
Example: "She neutralized the solution"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
neutralise10Example Sentences
"The police officer neutralized the threat by shooting the armed suspect."
"The antidote was administered quickly to neutralize the effects of the snake venom."
"The diplomat tried to neutralize tensions between the two warring countries."
"The chemical reaction neutralized the acidic solution."
"The goalkeeper made a brilliant save to neutralize the opponent's shot."
Word Game Points
Is NEUTRALIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, neutralize is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NEUTRALIZE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is NEUTRALIZE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, neutralize is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNEUTRALIZE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is NEUTRALIZE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, neutralize is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNEUTRALIZE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
