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Synonyms & Similar Words
resistance
exemption
invulnerability
protection
defense
safeguard
security
impunity
freedom
liberation
exception
dispensation
exemption
privilege
franchise
liberty
invincibility
indemnity
shield
asylum
refuge
sanctuary
haven
imperviousness
insusceptibility
Meaning of Immunity
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, immunity refers to "the state of being immune from or resistant to a particular disease or infection."
Definitions
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines immunity as "a condition of being able to resist a particular disease or infection" or "a freedom from a legal obligation or penalty."
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines immunity as "the state of being protected against a disease or infection, or the state of being free from a particular obligation or penalty."
Example Uses
- The vaccine provides immunity against the disease, making it a crucial tool in preventing outbreaks.
- The government granted immunity to the whistleblower in exchange for their testimony.
- After recovering from the illness, she developed immunity to the disease and was no longer at risk of infection.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
susceptibility
vulnerability
weakness
fragility
liability
exposure
predisposition
sensitiveness
sensitization
allergic reaction
reaction
response
susceptibility
fragility
tenderness
delicacy
proneness