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Meaning of neutralized
The primary meaning of the word "neutralized" is to make something or someone neutral, or without any pronounced effect or influence.
Etymology of neutralized
The word "neutralized" comes from the verb "neutralize", which is derived from the noun "neutral", and the suffix "-ize", which forms a verb
The noun "neutral" is derived from the Latin word "neutralis", meaning "of or belonging to neither side"
The word "neutralized" has been in use since the 17th century, initially in the context of chemistry and physics, and later in other fields such as politics and social sciences
Synonyms
neutral
impartial
unbiased
objective
disinterested
uninvolved
detached
unaffected
apathetic
unresponsive
inactive
inert
passive
nonpartisan
middle-of-the-road
balanced
evenhanded
fair
just
equitable
dispassionate
calm
serene
tranquil
sober
moderate
tempered
controlled
restrained
subdued
muted
toned-down
softened
alleviated
mitigated
assuaged
allayed
pacified
placated
soothed
calmed
quieted
Definitions
- To make something or someone neutral, or without any pronounced effect or influence
- * To counteract or eliminate the effect of something
- * To remove or reduce the impact of a threat or a problem
Usage Examples
- The acid was neutralized by the addition of a base
- * The threat of the virus was neutralized by the development of a vaccine
- * The company's negative publicity was neutralized by a well-planned PR campaign
Antonyms
amplified
intensified
magnified
increased
heightened
strengthened
exacerbated
aggravated
worsened
escalated
inflamed
irritated
annoyed
angered
enraged
infuriated
intensified
radicalized
polarized
divided
biased
prejudiced
bigoted
discriminatory
unfair
unjust
inequitable