n.
1.a chemical reaction in which an acid and a base interact with the formation of a salt
2.(euphemism) the removal of a threat by killing or destroying it (especially in a covert operation or military operation)
3.action intended to keep a country politically neutral or exclude it from a possible war
4.action intended to nullify the effects of some previous action
Idiom of the Day
lose face
to be embarrassed or ashamed by an error or failure, to lose dignity
Our boss lost face when his employees decided not to support him during the meeting.
