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v. - Make chemically ineffective; Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; Make incapable of military action; Get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing.

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  • Verb (used with object) : carelessness that neutralized our efforts. ,to neutralize an enemy position. ,to neutralize a city to prevent bombing
  • Verb (used without object) : With this additive the solution begins to neutralize
  • "neutralise" - and asked whether this language might have contributed to illegal actions by security force members.
  • The company promises to "neutralise" threats to residents
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