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Meaning of neutralizing
The primary meaning of the word "neutralizing" is to make something neutral or ineffective.
Etymology of neutralizing
The word "neutralizing" has its roots in the 17th-century word "neutral", which is derived from the Latin "neutralis", meaning "of or belonging to neither side".
The suffix "-izing" is a verb-forming suffix that indicates the process of making something into a particular state or condition.
Synonyms
counteracting
offsetting
balancing
stabilizing
calming
soothing
mitigating
alleviating
moderating
tempering
pacifying
appeasing
conciliating
mediating
arbitrating
negotiating
neutral
calming
tranquilizing
sedating
anesthetizing
numbing
desensitizing
inactivating
deactivating
canceling
countervailing
compensating
equalizing
harmonizing
balancing
steadying
quieting
silencing
stilling
hushing
dampening
muffling
moderating
softening
easing
relieving
assuaging
allaying
abating
reducing
lessening
diminishing
minimizing
Definitions
- Making something neutral or ineffective, especially by counteracting or balancing its effects.
- * Rendering something harmless or ineffective, especially by removing or counteracting its active or harmful properties.
Usage Examples
- The new policy aims at neutralizing the effects of climate change by reducing carbon emissions.
- * The company is working on neutralizing the toxic waste by treating it with special chemicals.
- * The teacher tried to neutralize the tension in the classroom by changing the subject.
Antonyms
intensifying
exacerbating
aggravating
worsening
increasing
enhancing
amplifying
magnifying
strengthening
reinforcing
escalating
heightening
sharpening
activating
energizing
stimulating
energizing
revitalizing
invigorating
animating
enlivening
quickening
accelerating
multiplying
multiplying
duplicating
triplicating
quadrupling