neutralise

Other spellings

• (US) neutralize

Word parts

neutral + -ise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnjuːtrəlʌɪz

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• Hyphenation: neu‧tral‧ise

Verb

Plain form neutralise

Third-person singular neutralises

Past tense neutralised

Past participle neutralised

Present participle neutralising

1. (transitive) If A neutralises B, A makes B inactive or ineffective.

   The antidote neutralised the toxin.

2. (transitive) (military) If you neutralise a person, you kill them.