Neutralize and Resist

Neutralize

Neutralize verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.

Resist and neutralize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resist" instead a verb "Neutralize".

Resist

Resist verb - To refuse to give in to.

Neutralize and resist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Neutralize" instead a verb "Resist".

Common collocations

power neutralize power resist power
strength neutralize strength resist strength
attack neutralize attack resist attack
influence neutralize influence resist influence
Other words: authority, effects, poison, magic, damage, curse, corruption, virus, elements, powers, weapons.
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