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to neutralize
01
to officially declare or establish a territory, nation, or group as neutral, ensuring it remains uninvolved and protected during a conflict
Transitive: to neutralize a region
02
to make an acidic or alkaline substance neutral by adding a substance that cancels out its pH level
Transitive: to neutralize an acidic or alkaline substance
03
to take action to counter the effects of something
Transitive: to neutralize something undesirable
04
to deactivate or render harmless a bomb or similar weapon by disarming or defusing it
Transitive: to neutralize a bomb or similar weapon
05
to eliminate a threat by killing or incapacitating someone who poses danger
Transitive: to neutralize sb
neutralize
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neutral
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neuter
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neutralized
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neutralized
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Example
In response to threats of invasion, the smaller country worked to neutralize its borders.
The peace agreement was signed to neutralize the territory and prevent any military occupation.
The country sought to neutralize the region, ensuring it remained a neutral zone during the war.
The decision to neutralize the disputed region was a key component of the peace talks.
The United Nations helped to neutralize the nation, making it inviolable under international law.
