neutralize

Meanings

• Verb

  Render (something, especially a harmful or threatening substance) harmless or ineffective.

• Verb

  Make (a situation or feeling) less intense or upsetting.

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Synonyms

counteract , counterweigh

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neutralize
realize , focalize , organize , minimize

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Variants

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neutralize , neutralized , neutralizer , neutralizers , neutralizes , neutralizing , neutralise , neutralised , neutralises , neutralising

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Etymology

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Late 15th century: from neutral + -ize.

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Trivia

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1. Neutralize is the opposite of 'activate'.

2. The term 'neutralize' is often used in video games to describe the act of eliminating an enemy or threat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Detoxify: The process of removing toxins from the body, often through natural means or medical treatments.

2. Neutralize agent: A substance used to neutralize or counteract the effects of another substance, such as an acid or a toxin.

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Culture

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Neutralize is a term used in various contexts, including science and technology, military, and everyday language. In science, it refers to the process of making a substance harmless or ineffective, often through chemical reactions. In military context, it refers to the act of neutralizing a threat, such as disarming a bomb or neutralizing an enemy. In everyday language, it can mean making a situation or feeling less intense or upsetting.

How to Memorize "neutralize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance that is harmful or threatening being transformed into a harmless substance through a chemical reaction.
   - Visualize a bomb being disarmed or an enemy being neutralized in a military operation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neutralize' with the idea of making something harmless or ineffective.
   - Think of neutralizing a threat as a way of making it less dangerous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Neutralize, neutralize, neutralize' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Think of the word 'neutralize' as meaning 'to make neutral'.

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