neutralizer

as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence

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Noun
  • This watch has a brown leather strap with off-white stitching and a striking green matte finish dial, complemented by a seconds’ counter at the 9 o’clock position and a red hand.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • These space-saving magnetic racks can be attached to your fridge to keep your counter free of clutter.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • The 15% offset is calculated from your total benefit amount before any deductions, such as your Medicare premium, Kantrowitz said.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2025
  • The Joint Committee on Taxation, the official revenue scorer for Congress, estimates the tax components will add $3.7 trillion to the deficit over the next decade after offsets are calculated.
    Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Hwang, who represents Fairfield, said the bill strikes the right balance between the interests of towers and consumers.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
  • The record-setting balances, on their own, weren’t necessarily a troublesome indicator.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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