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1. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] make politically neutral and thus inoffensive.
Synonyms
- modify
- change
- co-opt
Antonyms
- hospitable
- default
- mark up
- continue
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)
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Rhymes with Neutralize
- analyze
- brutalize
- butterfly's
- cannibalize
- capitalize
- caramelize
- catalyze
- centralize
- civilize
- collateralize
- commercialize
- compartmentalize
- creolize
- criminalize
- crystallize
- generalize
- globalize
- hospitalize
- hydrolyze
- legalize
How do you pronounce neutralize?
Pronounce neutralize as ˈnutrəˌlaɪz.
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Sentences with neutralize
1. Verb, base form
Knowing the cause will help you neutralize the motivation for your pit bull's confrontational behavior.
2. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of.
Synonyms
- nullify
- weaken
- neutralise
Antonyms
- end
- middle
- death
- obey
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)
3. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions.
Synonyms
- offset
- counteract
- override
- cancel
- countervail
- counterbalance
Antonyms
- switch on
- add
- begin
- deconcentrate
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)
4. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] make chemically neutral.
Synonyms
- modify
- change
- neutralise
Antonyms
- background
- play down
- unbalance
- refrain
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)
5. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] make incapable of military action.
Synonyms
- demilitarize
- demilitarise
Antonyms
- militarise
- issue
- validate
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)
6. neutralize
verb. ['ˈnuːtrəˌlaɪz'] get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing.
Synonyms
- do in
- liquidate
- knock off
- kill
- neutralise
Antonyms
- underspend
- inactivity
- recuperate
- conserve
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- neutral (English)