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Neutralize

Definition

(formal) To make something, especially a threat or an unpleasant feeling, ineffective or harmless; to counterbalance or offset the effect of something.

Example Sentences

1The new policy aims to neutralize the impact of climate change on local ecosystems.
2Can a single event neutralize years of careful diplomatic efforts?
3The company's efforts to neutralize the negative publicity were unsuccessful.
4Try to neutralize the acidity of the soil by adding lime.
5The government's decision to impose a ceasefire helped to neutralize the conflict in the region.

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