neutralize
verb (used with object)
to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization.
neutralise
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a variation of
neutralize.
Example Sentences
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"The Command will also take all necessary measures and actions to respond to the sources of the threat and neutralise its danger."
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ituri has been under military rule since 2021, with the civilian authority replaced by a military general in an attempt to neutralise dozens of armed groups which have operated in the area for many years.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Katz also said Israeli forces had been ordered to demolish homes in Lebanese villages along the border to neutralise threats to Israeli communities.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
"Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, feelings and sensations while compulsions are repeated, ritualised acts that are done to neutralise or alleviate the anxiety caused by the obsessions," Nina tells the BBC's Complex podcast.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
Captain Cathie was for grasping this nettle again in such a way as to neutralise its sting.
From White Fire by John Oxenham
