neutralise

Other forms: neutralised; neutralising; neutralises

Definitions of neutralise

1. verb

   make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
   synonyms: negate, neutralize, nullify

   type of:

   nerf, weaken

   lessen the strength of
2. verb

   make incapable of military action
   synonyms: neutralize

   type of:

   demilitarise, demilitarize

   do away with the military organization and potential of
3. verb

   make chemically neutral
   synonyms: neutralize

   type of:

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
4. verb

   get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
   synonyms: do in, knock off, liquidate, neutralize, waste

   type of:

   kill

   cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly