neutralize

Other spellings

• (UK) neutralise

Word parts

neutral + -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈnjuːtrəlʌɪz

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• Hyphenation: neu‧tral‧ize

Verb

Plain form neutralize

Third-person singular neutralizes

Past tense neutralized

Past participle neutralized

Present participle neutralizing

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

   The antidote neutralized the toxin.

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