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Synonyms & Similar Words
counteract
counterbalance
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Meaning of Neutralize.
The primary meaning of the word "Neutralize" is to make something ineffective or powerless.
Definitions
- To make something ineffective or powerless
- * To counteract the effect of something
- * To remove or eliminate the power or influence of something
- * To make something neutral or impartial
Etymology of Neutralize.
The word "Neutralize" originates from the French word "neutraliser", which is derived from the Latin words "neutralis", meaning neutral, and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe the act of making something neutral or ineffective
Example Uses
- The acid was neutralized by the addition of a base
- * The new policy aims to neutralize the effects of climate change
- * The company's efforts to neutralize the competition were unsuccessful
- * The medicine helps to neutralize the pain and inflammation