NEUTRALIZES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

neutralizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of neutralize

as in offsets

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective a pro-government rally that is intended to neutralize the antiwar demonstrations

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as in assassinates

to put to death deliberately orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

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Recent Examples of neutralizes The treatment neutralizes the virus and blocks its ability to enter and infect healthy cells. —

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Weapon neutralizes threats Known as a soft-kill weapon, the technology neutralizes threats without physically exploding or destroying them. —

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 Baking soda makes our cakes rise, neutralizes fridge odors, softens the laundry, and scrubs out stains. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 That, in turn, neutralizes the ESP technique. —

Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026 Best purple shampoo Ideal for blonde and silver hair, this purple shampoo neutralizes brassy tones to maintain a more balanced color. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 For the Timberwolves to steal a game in San Antonio and truly compete in this series, McDaniels will need to lead the charge on a defensive effort that neutralizes the likes of De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle on the perimeter. —

Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026 Sometimes the strength part neutralizes his athleticism and neutralizes his skills. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor. —

Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026

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Prestige alone no longer offsets the risks attached to expensive launches and instant global scrutiny.

— Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
And Republican initiatives to cut income tax rates and bolster a state credit that offsets a portion of local property tax bills also were left by the wayside.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026