Definition Definition

neutralize - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'neutralize' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Neutralize [ v. t.]
- To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.
- To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base.
- To destroy the peculiar or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference inefficience; to counteract; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc.

Meaning of 'neutralize' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . neutralize [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
Example in sentence:
  • Her optimism neutralizes his gloom;
  • This action will negate the effect of my efforts
Meaning (2):
- make chemically neutral
Example in sentence:
  • She neutralized the solution
Meaning (3):
- get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
Example in sentence:
  • the double agent was neutralized;
  • The mafia liquidated the informer
Meaning (4):
- make politically neutral and thus inoffensive
Example in sentence:
  • The treaty neutralized the small republic
Meaning (5):
- oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
Example in sentence:
  • This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues

Nearby Words:

neura neurad neural neuralgia neuralgic neuralgy neurapophyses neurapophysial neurapophysis neurasthenia

See 'neutralize' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Related Definitions

  • Neutralize
    Neutralize means 1. As pertains to military operations, to render ineffective or unusable. 2. To render enemy personnel or materiel incapable of interfering ...

Categories

Browse Dictionary