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neutralize

Syllabification: (neu·tral·ize)

Definition of neutralize

[with object]

render (something) ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect:impatience at his frailty began to neutralize her fear
make (an acidic or alkaline substance) chemically neutral.
disarm (a bomb or similar weapon).
a euphemistic way of saying kill or destroy, especially in a covert or military operation.

Derivatives

mid 17th century: from French neutraliser, from medieval Latin neutralizare, from Latin neutralis (see neutral)

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