Neü'tral-ize, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. NEUTRALIZED; p. pr. & vb. n. NEUTRALIZING.] [Fr. neutraliser, Sp. neutralizar.] 1. To render neutral; to reduce to a state of indifference between different parties or opinions. So here I am neutralized again. W. Scott.

2. (Chem.) To render inert or imperceptible the peculiar affinities of, as a chemical substance; to destroy the effect of.
3. To destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of; to reduce to a state of indifference or inactivity; as, to neutralize parties in government; to neutralize opposition. “The benefits of universities — neutralized by moral evils.” Ch. Obs. “A cloud of counter citations that neutralize each other.” E. Everett.