1. to make something ineffective or harmless by counteracting its effect
2. to make a substance chemically neutral
Usage: chemistry
3. to make a country or area neutral in a conflict
Usage: politics; military

Examples

• The antacid neutralizes stomach acid effectively.
• Adding baking soda neutralizes the acidic solution.
• The security system neutralizes potential threats automatically.
• This spray neutralizes pet odors in carpets.
• The treaty neutralizes the disputed territory.
• The vaccine neutralizes the virus before it spreads.
• She neutralizes criticism with calm responses.