Neutralize

v. t.	1.	To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality. [imp. & p. p. Neutralized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Neutralizing .] So here I am neutralized again. - Sir W. Scott.
	2.	(Chem.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of; as, to neutralize an acid with a base.
	3.	To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or inefficiency; to counteract; to render ineffective; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize efforts, opposition, etc. Counter citations that neutralize each other. - E. Everett.

Verb	1.	neutralize - make politically neutral and thus inoffensive; "The treaty neutralized the small republic"
	2.	neutralize - make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts" Synonyms: neutralise, nullify, negate
	3.	neutralize - oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; "This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues" Synonyms: countervail, counteract, counterbalance
	4.	neutralize - get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized" Synonyms: do in, knock off, liquidate, neutralise, waste
	5.	neutralize - make incapable of military action Synonyms: neutralise
	6.	neutralize - make chemically neutral; "She neutralized the solution" Synonyms: neutralise

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