Hit
Hit verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Neutralize and hit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Neutralize" instead a verb "Hit".
Nearby Word: hitting
Neutralize
Neutralize verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.
Hit and neutralize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hit" instead a verb "Neutralize".
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Miraculous Ladybug: In the episode "Horrificator", the eponymous monster's goo can neutralize both Ladybug and Cat Noir by sticking them to walls on a direct hit.
Source: Sticky Situation - Serling Roquette, who has a hit on her because she's the only one who can neutralize the Fog.
Source: Assassin Outclassin' - Cleanse in Hc Svnt Dracones will neutralize poison in one's system and inoculate them for one hour, but doesn't reverse hit point damage.
Source: Magic Antidote
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Neutralize and Hit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hit/neutralize
Hit & Neutralize. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hit/neutralize>.
Neutralize or Hit. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hit/neutralize.
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