Definitions for neutralize
ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu-neu·tral·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. neutralizeverb

   make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

   "The treaty neutralized the small republic"

2. neutralize, neutralise, nullify, negateverb

   make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

   "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"

3. counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalanceverb

   oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions

   "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues"

4. neutralize, neutralise, liquidate, waste, knock off, do inverb

   get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

   "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized"

5. neutralize, neutraliseverb

   make incapable of military action

6. neutralize, neutraliseverb

   make chemically neutral

   "She neutralized the solution"

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neutralize

   Neutralize generally means to render something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect. It can be used in various contexts such as chemistry, where it refers to eliminating the effect of an acid or alkali, or in military, where it may refer to making something or someone incapable of causing harm.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Neutralizeverb

   to render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality

2. Neutralizeverb

   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

3. Neutralizeverb

   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

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. neutraliser.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. neutralize

   1. As pertains to military operations, to render ineffective or unusable. 2. To render enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation. 3. To render safe mines, bombs, missiles, and booby traps. 4. To make harmless anything contaminated with a chemical agent.

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1. • Change
   • Demilitarize
   • Kill

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of neutralize in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of neutralize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of neutralize in a Sentence

1. The Kremlin:

   The importance of intensifying our joint work to stabilize Idlib province was noted, including the taking of effective measures to neutralize terrorist groups.

2. Russian President Vladimir Putin:

   This is not a defense system. This is part of U.S. nuclear strategic potential brought onto a periphery. In this case, Eastern Europe is such periphery, until now, those taking such decisions have lived in calm, fairly well-off and in safety. Now, as these elements of ballistic missile defense are deployed, we are forced to think how to neutralize emerging threats to the Russian Federation.

3. Dean Cheng:

   There is clearly ongoing tension between the U.S. and Russia, in space but also on the ground. The Russian annexation of Crimea, its support for little green men in eastern Ukraine, its pressure on Georgia and the Baltic states, all indicate that its relations with the West will remain tense for the foreseeable future, space reflects terrestrial tensions, and it is likely that there will be further tests of new Russian weapons, as they would want to neutralize the American space advantage in any conflict.

4. Herve Ladsous:

   At the start of January, we'll have to step up a gear to neutralize them in line with the U.N. Security Council mandate.

5. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:

   Serious work must take place. We can withstand the sanctions and neutralize and foil the enemy's goals. If we don't, the enemy would proceed and place conditions on our nuclear program and impose sanctions, if sanctions are to be the way, the Iranian nation can also do it. A big collection of the world's oil and gas is in Iran so Iran if necessary can hold back on the gas that Europe and the world is so dependent on.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=neutralize
2. ^ ChatGPT
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3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutralize
4. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf