neutralize
verb/nɨwtɾɐliˈzaɾ/medium
neu·tra·li·zar
Definition
To make neutral; to nullify the effect, force, or activity of something.
Firefighters tried to neutralize the chemical spill.
The defence managed to neutralize the opponent's attack.
Common collocations
neutralize the acidneutralize a threatneutralize the effect
Etymology
Do francês 'neutraliser', do latim 'neutralis' ('neutro').