Vocafy - प्रभावी भाषा शिक्षण Vocafy - प्रभावी भाषा शिक्षण
इंग्रजी

neutralise

gb/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/ us/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
B2 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B2 action
1

counteract or cancel out

To stop something from having an effect, or to make its effect weaker.

वापर नमुना: neutralise [something] / neutralise the effect(s) of [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse neutralise (make an effect weaker/cancel it) with neutral (not taking sides). Also note US spelling: neutralize.
समानार्थी शब्द
counteract (Emphasises acting against an effect.) | offset (Suggests balancing an effect with another.) | cancel out (More informal; suggests two effects becoming zero overall.) | negate (More formal; often used for plans, advantages, or arguments.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
intensify (Make an effect stronger rather than weaker.) | exacerbate (Make a bad situation worse.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralise the effects |neutralise an effect |neutralise the impact |neutralise a disadvantage |neutralise a weakness |neutralise criticism |neutralise the negative effects |neutralise the damage |neutralise inflation |neutralise risk
विषय
daily_life |health |science
उदाहरणे
  • Drinking water can help neutralise the burning sensation after spicy food.
  • The company offered discounts to neutralise the impact of the price rise.
  • She tried to neutralise the criticism by explaining the decision clearly.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • This medicine neutralises the poison.
  • A coat can neutralise the cold wind.
क्रियापद formal C1 action
2

make a threat harmless

To make someone or something dangerous unable to do harm.

वापर नमुना: neutralise [a threat/opponent/target] / neutralise [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
In news or military language, neutralise can be a euphemism meaning ‘kill’; learners may miss this implied meaning from context.
समानार्थी शब्द
disable (Focuses on preventing operation or movement.) | incapacitate (Emphasises making someone unable to act.) | eliminate (Stronger; often implies complete removal or killing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
arm (Provide weapons or capability instead of removing it.) | activate (Cause something (e.g., a device) to become active rather than disabled.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralise a threat |neutralise an attacker |neutralise a target |neutralise the enemy |neutralise a bomb |neutralise an explosive device |neutralise a danger |neutralise a hostile force |neutralise a suspect |neutralise a plot
विषय
security |crime |military |news
उदाहरणे
  • Police said they had neutralised the immediate threat to the public.
  • The security team worked to neutralise the explosive device safely.
  • The new tactic helped neutralise their strongest striker.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The guards neutralised the danger.
  • Experts neutralised the bomb.
क्रियापद technical C1 process
3

make acid or base neutral

To make a liquid not acidic and not alkaline.

वापर नमुना: neutralise [acid/alkali] / neutralise [something] with [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Do not use neutralise to mean simply ‘dilute’; in chemistry it usually means reacting an acid with a base (or vice versa).
समानार्थी शब्द
deacidify (More specific to reducing acidity, not necessarily to neutral pH.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
acidify (Make a substance more acidic rather than neutral.) | alkalise (Make a substance more alkaline rather than neutral.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralise an acid |neutralise an alkali |neutralise stomach acid |neutralise a solution |neutralise acidity |neutralise the pH |neutralise with a base |neutralise with an alkali |neutralise with lime |neutralise with sodium bicarbonate
विषय
chemistry |science |health
उदाहरणे
  • The lab used sodium hydroxide to neutralise the acid.
  • Antacids work by neutralising excess stomach acid.
  • After the spill, the team neutralised the solution before disposal.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Antacids neutralise stomach acid.
क्रियापद C1 action
4

make tone or colour more neutral

To make a strong smell, taste, colour, or tone less strong and more neutral.

वापर नमुना: neutralise [a smell/tone/colour] / neutralise [something] with [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
tone down (More informal; often used for language, behaviour, or colour intensity.) | balance (Suggests adjusting multiple elements to achieve an even result.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
accentuate (Make a feature more noticeable rather than reducing it.) | strengthen (Increase intensity rather than making it neutral.)
सहप्रयोग
neutralise an odour |neutralise a smell |neutralise a bitter taste |neutralise sweetness |neutralise a bright colour |neutralise redness |neutralise yellow tones |neutralise the tone |neutralise harshness |neutralise the flavour
विषय
food |design |communication
उदाहरणे
  • A squeeze of lemon can neutralise the fishy smell.
  • He rewrote the email to neutralise the aggressive tone.
  • The stylist used a toner to neutralise the brassy colour.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Milk can neutralise a spicy taste.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
neutralise
IPA
GB/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
US/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
neut - ral - ise (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (neut)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: neutralise
  • 3rd Person Singular: neutralises
  • Present Participle: neutralising
  • Past: neutralised
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
neutralises verb neutralising verb neutralised verb
Core family
neutral adjective B1 neutrality noun B2 neutralisation noun B2
Related words
neutralize verb B2 neutraliser noun neutrally adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-neutral adjective
Advanced or less common
neutralist noun neutralism noun
वाक्प्रचार

neutralise a bomb

1
/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ə bˈɑm/
fixed phrase formal

make an explosive safe

To make a bomb safe.

उदाहरणे
  • Specialists were called in to neutralise the bomb.
  • The device was neutralised before anyone was hurt.
  • They evacuated the area while the team worked to neutralise the explosive.

neutralise a threat

1
/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ə θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase formal

stop danger from acting

To stop a danger.

उदाहरणे
  • The pilot took action to neutralise the threat of a mid-air collision.
  • Officers moved quickly to neutralise the threat to bystanders.
  • The update was meant to neutralise the threat posed by the malware.

neutralise an acid

1
/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ən ˈæsɪd/
fixed phrase technical

remove acidity by reaction

To make an acid not acidic.

उदाहरणे
  • Add the base slowly to neutralise the acid.
  • They used limestone to neutralise the acid in the lake.
  • In the experiment, the goal was to neutralise the acid completely.

neutralise each other

1
/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ˈit͡ʃ ˈʌðɚ/
fixed phrase

cancel each other out

Two things make each other have no effect.

उदाहरणे
  • The two medicines can neutralise each other if taken together.
  • Their strengths and weaknesses tended to neutralise each other in the partnership.
  • In the final calculation, the gains and losses neutralised each other.

neutralise the effects of [something]

1
/nˈɔɪtɹəlɪs ðə ɪfˈɛkts əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

cancel out an effect

To stop something from affecting you.

उदाहरणे
  • They planted trees to help neutralise the effects of pollution.
  • The extra training helped neutralise the effects of his lack of experience.
  • He took a break to neutralise the effects of stress.
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