to make neutral; cause to undergo neutralization.

to make (something) ineffective; counteract; nullify

carelessness that neutralized our efforts.

Military . to put out of action or make incapable of action

to neutralize an enemy position.

to declare neutral; invest with neutrality in order to exempt from involvement during a war

to neutralize a city to prevent bombing.

to add an acid to a basic solution or a base to an acidic solution until the resulting solution is chemically neutral (pH = 7).

Electricity . to render electrically or magnetically neutral.

to become neutral or neutralized; undergo neutralization

With this additive the solution begins to neutralize.

verb

abrogate , annul , balance , cancel , compensate for , conquer , counterbalance , countercheck , counterpoise , countervail , defeat , frustrate , invalidate , negate , negative , nullify , offset , overcome , override , overrule , redress , subdue , undo , outweigh , redeem , set off , counteract , block , stop