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Neutralization

The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.

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Destruction 76% connected

The act of destroying; a tearing down; a bringing to naught; subversion; demolition; ruin; slaying; devastation.

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Devastation 76% connected

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.

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Nullification 76% connected

The act of nullifying; a rendering void and of no effect, or of no legal effect.

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Override 76% connected

To ride over or across; to ride upon; to trample down.

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Reaction 76% connected

Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.

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Counteract 74% connected

To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract g…

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Counteract 74% connected

To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract g…

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Neutralize 74% connected

To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.

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Neutralize 74% connected

To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.

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Counteraction 92% connected

Action in opposition; hindrance resistance.

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