neutralize | Definition of neutralize

Synonyms and Antonyms of neutralize

1 to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective

a pro-government rally that is intended to neutralize the antiwar demonstrations

Synonyms of neutralize

annul, cancel (out), compensate (for), correct, counteract, counterbalance, counterpoise, make up (for), negative, offset

Words Related to neutralize

invalidate, negate, neuter, nullify

outbalance, outweigh, redeem

redress, relieve, remedy

override, overrule

2 to put to death deliberately

orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him

Synonyms of neutralize

assassinate, bump off, croak [slang], dispatch, do in, execute, get, ice [slang], knock off, liquidate, murder, off [slang], put away, rub out, slay, snuff, take out, terminate, whack [slang]

Words Related to neutralize

blow away, shoot, shoot down

blot out, carry off, claim, cut down, destroy, fell, kill, smite, zap

butcher, massacre, mow (down), slaughter

annihilate, eliminate, eradicate, exterminate, wipe out

Phrases Synonymous with neutralize

Near Antonyms of neutralize

animate, raise, restore, resurrect, resuscitate, revive