neutralize

Definitions

To render something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.

To make a chemical substance chemically inactive by balancing its acidity or alkalinity.

To remain impartial or uninvolved in a conflict or dispute.

Examples

The police used a special team to neutralize the threat posed by the armed suspect.

Adding a base to the acidic solution will help to neutralize its pH level.

Synonyms

counteract nullify offset negate cancel out invalidate render ineffective

Antonyms

activate intensify strengthen encourage promote validate support