neutralised

• Форма прошедшего времени от 'нейтрализовать', означающая сделать что-то неэффективным или противодействовать его эффекту.

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

1. Made neutral or ineffectiveB2formal

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

   Обезвреженный

   • 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.

   Synonymsdisabledincapacitatedneutralizednullifiedoffset

   Antonymsactivatedempoweredstrengthened

• Глагол, означающий сделать что-либо неэффективным или безвредным, или противодействовать его эффекту.

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

1. Eliminate a threatC1formal

   To remove a potential danger, often by lethal means.

   Нейтрализовать угрозу

   • 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.

   Synonymsdestroyeliminatekillliquidateremovesilencetake outterminate

   Antonymsinstigateperpetuatethreaten

2. Disable military capabilityC1formalpolitical

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

   Нейтрализовать

   • 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.

   Synonymscrippledeactivatedisableimmobilizeincapacitateparalyzetake out

   Antonymsactivatedeployempowerenable

3. Counteract an effectB2formal

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

   Нейтрализовать

   • 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.

   Synonymscancel outcounteractcounterbalancecountervailnegatenullifyoffsetundo

   Antonymsaggravateamplifyaugmentexacerbateintensifypotentiatereinforcestrengthen

4. Make chemically neutralB2formalscientific

   To cause a substance to become neither acidic nor alkaline.

   Нейтрализовать

   • 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.