NEUTRALIZE
Scrabble letter values: N1E1U1T1R1A1L1I1Z10E1 = 19
Definition
- verb make politically neutral and thus inoffensive.
- verb make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of. — synonyms: neutralise, nullify, negate
- verb oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions. — synonyms: counteract, countervail, counterbalance
- verb get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing. — synonyms: neutralise, liquidate, waste, knock_off, do_in
- verb make incapable of military action. — synonyms: neutralise
- verb make chemically neutral. — synonyms: neutralise
Examples
- “The treaty neutralized the small republic”
- “Her optimism neutralizes his gloom”
- “This action will negate the effect of my efforts”