neutralised

The past tense form of 'neutralise', meaning to make something ineffective or to counteract its effect.

dePartizip Perfekt des Verbs 'neutralisieren'; bedeutet, etwas unwirksam zu machen oder seiner Wirkung entgegenzuwirken.ruФорма прошедшего времени от 'нейтрализовать', означающая сделать что-то неэффективным или противодействовать его эффекту.esForma de participio pasado de 'neutralizar', que significa hacer que algo deje de ser efectivo o contrarrestar su efecto, o volver algo inofensivo.frQualifie une chose ou une personne dont on a supprimé l'effet, la dangerosité ou la capacité d'agir, notamment en la rendant inoffensive ou en contrebalançant son action.ptForma do particípio passado de 'neutralizar', que significa tornar algo ineficaz, anular seu efeito ou impedir que cause dano.zh动词“neutralise”的过去分词/形容词形式，指使某事物失效、失去作用，或抵消、压制其效果。arصفة تعني تم تحييده أو إبطال مفعوله أو إفقاده تأثيره أو مقاومته وإزالته.

1. Made neutral or ineffective B2 formal

   Having been rendered neutral, harmless, or ineffective; deprived of distinctive characteristics or power.

   • The chemical spill was neutralised by the emergency team.
   • His argument was neutralised by the opposing evidence.
   • The threat was neutralised before it could cause any harm.

   deNeutralisiertruОбезвреженныйesneutralizadofrneutralisé (rendu inoffensif ou inefficace)ptNeutralizadozh被中和的arمُحَيَّد

   Synonyme: disabledincapacitatedneutralizednullifiedoffset

   Antonyme: activatedempoweredstrengthened

• more neutralised comparative form
• most neutralised superlative form

A verb meaning to make something ineffective or harmless, or to counteract its effect.

deEtwas unwirksam oder unschädlich machen oder seiner Wirkung entgegentreten.ruГлагол, означающий сделать что-либо неэффективным или безвредным, или противодействовать его эффекту.esVerbo que significa hacer que algo sea ineficaz o inofensivo, o contrarrestar su efecto.frVerbe signifiant rendre quelque chose inefficace ou inoffensif, ou contrecarrer son effet.ptVerbo que significa tornar algo ineficaz ou inofensivo, ou agir contra o seu efeito.zh动词，指使某事物失去效果或变得无害，或抵消、对抗其作用。arفعل يعني جعل شيء ما غير فعّال أو غير ضار، أو إبطال تأثيره أو مقاومته.

1. Eliminate a threat C1 formal

   To remove a potential danger, often by lethal means.

   • The agent was ordered to neutralize the target before the attack.
   • The sniper successfully neutralized the hostile combatant.
   • The security forces moved in to neutralize the terrorist cell.

   deEine Bedrohung neutralisierenruНейтрализовать угрозуesNeutralizar una amenazafrNeutraliser une menaceptNeutralizar a ameaçazh消除威胁arتحييد التهديد

   Synonyme: destroyeliminatekillliquidateremovesilencetake outterminate

   Antonyme: instigateperpetuatethreaten

2. Disable military capability C1 formal political

   To render a military force or asset unable to operate or fight.

   • The airstrike was designed to neutralize the enemy's artillery.
   • They used electronic warfare to neutralize the radar systems.
   • The navy's mission was to neutralize the opposing fleet.

   deNeutralisierenruНейтрализоватьesNeutralizar (incapacitar militarmente)frNeutraliser une capacité militaireptNeutralizarzh压制arتحييد القدرة العسكرية

   Synonyme: crippledeactivatedisableimmobilizeincapacitateparalyzetake out

   Antonyme: activatedeployempowerenable

3. Counteract an effect B2 formal

   To make something ineffective by applying an opposite force or action.

   • The antidote neutralizes the poison in the bloodstream.
   • The new policy aims to neutralize the negative impact of inflation.
   • A strong defense can neutralize the opponent's attack.

   deNeutralisierenruНейтрализоватьesNeutralizar (contrarrestar un efecto)frNeutraliser un effetptNeutralizarzh抵消arتحييد

   Synonyme: cancel outcounteractcounterbalancecountervailnegatenullifyoffsetundo

   Antonyme: aggravateamplifyaugmentexacerbateintensifypotentiatereinforcestrengthen

4. Make chemically neutral B2 formal scientific

   To cause a substance to become neither acidic nor alkaline.

   • The lab technician added a base to neutralize the acid.
   • Baking soda can neutralize the acidity in a solution.
   • The process neutralizes the harmful chemicals in the waste.

   deNeutralisierenruНейтрализоватьesNeutralizar químicamentefrNeutraliser (chimie)ptNeutralizarzh中和arجعل المادة متعادلة

• neutralised past participle
• neutralised past simple
• neutralising present participle
• neutralises third person singular