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VACCINATE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word vaccinate. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word vaccinate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VACCINATE

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immunize
verbv
verb

• grant immunity from prosecution

• perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation

inoculate
verbv
verb

• introduce an idea or attitude into the mind of

• introduce a microorganism into

• perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation

• insert a bud for propagation

• impregnate with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune

defend
verbv
verb

• argue or speak in defense of

• be on the defensive; act against an attack

• protect against a challenge or attack

• fight against or resist strongly

• protect or fight for as a champion

• be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

• state or assert

fortify
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• prepare oneself for a military confrontation

• add nutrients to

• add alcohol to (beverages)

guard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

prevent
verbv
verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

protect
verbv
verb

• shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

• use tariffs to favor domestic industry

safeguard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

• make safe

• escort safely

secure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

• free from danger or risk

• not likely to fail or give way

adjective satellite

• immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

• financially safe

verb

• get by special effort

• cause to be firmly attached

• assure payment of

• make certain of

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• furnish with battens

shield
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a protective covering or structure

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

verb

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

ward
nounn
noun

• a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

• English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

• a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

• English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

• block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

• United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

• a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

verb

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

immunise
verbv
verb

• grant immunity from prosecution

• perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation

Best Hypernyms For VACCINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vaccinate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
administer immunize inject inoculate protect safeguard shield shoot

Alternatives for IMMUNIZE

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